United States, 39.76, -98.5International Art Publishing Co. (New York, N. Y.)1914Postcard (color, divided back, embossed, 3 ½ x 5 ½ inches) titled Love’s Message – This postcard features two cherubic cupids with a poem under the title. The original artwork is signed by Ellen Clappsaddle, an American artist noted for her portraits and landscapes used for booklets, wedding books and calendars. She worked for International Art Publishing co. and later for Wolf Brothers. Mr. Wolf sent her to Germany to work on postcards. Ellen and Mr. Wolf invested all their money in Germany and both lost everything during War War I. They both returned to America to start over. Ellen continued to work in New York until ill health forced her to retire. No descriptive text on reverse. Postage affixed: green Washington one cent stamp. Postmarked February 15, 1914 New Haven, Conn.image/jp2engNew York, NY: International Art Publishing Co.http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library Postcard CollectionClapsaddle, Ellen H. (Ellen Hattie), 1865-1934Valentine's DayHolidays--United States--Postcards--United StatesLove's MessageStillImage