Chief Seattle Postcard Benham Indian Trading Co. Port Madison WA 1910 Native
$ 5.28
Description
Chief Seattle Postcard Benham Indian Trading Co. Port Madison WA 1910 Native. The image depicts Chief Seattle seated, holding a staff and a distinctive hat or basket adorned with indigenous motifs, including a bird and a fish, reflecting the rich cultural artistry of the Pacific Northwest tribes. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This remarkable vintage postcard features a captivating portrait of Chief Seattle, the revered Suquamish and Duwamish leader for whom the city of Seattle is named. The image depicts Chief Seattle seated, holding a staff and a distinctive hat or basket adorned with indigenous motifs, including a bird and a fish, reflecting the rich cultural artistry of the Pacific Northwest tribes. The hand-colored detailing brings a vibrant life to his traditional attire and the patterned background, suggesting an early 20th-century artistic rendition. Published by the prominent Benham Indian Trading Co. of Seattle, Washington, this postcard offers a glimpse into historical representations of Native American figures. The reverse side confirms its origin with the publisher's mark and features a clear 1-cent U.S. postage stamp and a Port Madison, Washington postmark from 1910. This collectible piece not only serves as a historical document but also as a testament to the enduring legacy of Chief Seattle and the cultural heritage of the Indigenous peoples of the Puget Sound region.
