1909 Butte Montana Sheep Herd RPPC Cohn Bros. Culbertson NE Postcard

$ 7.07

Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Unit Quantity: 1 Year Manufactured: 1909 Number of Items in Set: 1 Country of Origin: United States Brand/Publisher: Cohn Bros. Subject: Sheep Herding Region: Montana Country: United States Unit of Sale: Single Unit Unit Type: Unit Continent: North America Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Postage Condition: Posted brand: Cohn Bros. Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Signed: No Type: Real Photo (RPPC) City: Butte

Description

1909 Butte Montana Sheep Herd RPPC Cohn Bros. Culbertson NE Postcard. This captivating vintage postcard, titled "A Picturesque Mountain Scene," showcases a vast flock of sheep being expertly herded across open fields in a rural Montana landscape. The detailed real photo imagery captures a significant agricultural moment, with a shepherd and his dog guiding countless sheep, while in the background, train tracks and structures hint at the era's infrastructure. Distant mountains complete the picturesque setting, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century life in the American West. Published by Cohn Bros., Importers and Publishers of Butte, Montana, this postcard is a testament to their photographic and publishing work. The postmark from Butte, Montana, dated May 1, 1909, along with the one-cent U.S. postage stamp, authenticates its historical period. Addressed to Mrs. Nettie L. Hart in Culbertson, Nebraska, it carries a handwritten message that further personalizes this unique piece of history, making it a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Montana history, agricultural scenes, or vintage Americana.