1908 Des Moines IA Greenwood Park Buffalo American Bison Snow Postcard
$ 5.28
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1908 Des Moines IA Greenwood Park Buffalo American Bison Snow 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 captivating piece of early 20th-century Americana with this historical postcard featuring a herd of majestic American Bison, commonly known as buffalo, amidst a snowy, tree-lined landscape at Greenwood Park in Des Moines, Iowa. The scene beautifully captures the rugged spirit of these iconic animals in a serene winter setting, offering a glimpse into the natural attractions of the era. This card, identified by the number 637, showcases a classic colorized halftone printing technique, characteristic of postcards from the period, providing a rich visual texture and historical charm. Postmarked February 18, 1908, from Des Moines, Iowa, this card is a genuine artifact from the divided back era, complete with a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. The handwritten message and address reveal a personal connection, offering a tangible link to the past. Published by Enoch S. Hunt, Jr. of Des Moines, Iowa, this postcard is not only a scenic memento but also a valuable piece for collectors interested in Iowa history, early American zoos or parks, or vintage animal postcards, preserving a unique moment in time.
