1909 Mississippi River Steamboat St. Louis MO Divided Back Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
1909 Mississippi River Steamboat St. Louis MO Divided Back Postcard. 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. Discover a fascinating piece of history with this vintage postcard, capturing the bustling Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri, in the early 20th century. The front features a vibrant, hand-colored depiction of a grand steamboat, its smokestack billowing, as it navigates the iconic river. The St. Louis skyline, complete with numerous other boats docked along the waterfront, provides a scenic backdrop, evoking the era's significant river trade and urban development. This collectible postcard is a testament to early 1900s printing techniques, likely a lithograph, showcasing a classic view of American commerce and transportation. The reverse side reveals a clear postmark from St. Louis, MO, dated August 31, 1909, along with a one-cent George Washington stamp, confirming its historical authenticity. Complete with a handwritten message and addressed to Seattle, Washington, this postcard offers a tangible connection to a bygone era, making it a valuable addition for collectors of steamboat memorabilia, Missouri history, or vintage Americana.
