1913 Riverside Orange Exhibit National Orange Show San Bernardino RPPC Postcard
$ 15.8
Description
1913 Riverside Orange Exhibit National Orange Show San Bernardino RPPC Postcard. Discover a unique piece of California history with this vintage postcard capturing the Riverside Exhibit from the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, California, held February 17-22, 1913. The image showcases an impressive display, characteristic of the era's agricultural fairs, featuring structures intricately constructed from oranges, highlighting Riverside's pioneering role in commercial orange growing. This photographic postcard offers a vivid glimpse into the Golden State's rich agricultural heritage and the ingenuity of its early 20th-century producers. This collectible postcard was produced by Geo. Rice & Sons. Printers, Los Angeles, a testament to its period authenticity. The detailed black and white imagery provides a fascinating look at the exhibition's scale and the promotional efforts behind California's citrus industry. It's a significant artifact for collectors interested in California history, agricultural memorabilia, vintage exhibitions, or early 20th-century Americana, preserving a moment from a pivotal event in the state's economic and cultural development.
