1904 St. Louis World's Fair Palace of Varied Industries Postcard-image
1904 St. Louis World's Fair Palace of Varied Industries Postcard-image

1904 St. Louis World's Fair Palace of Varied Industries Postcard

$ 10.55

Type: Printed (Lithograph) Signed: No Unit Quantity: 1 Features: Printed Unit Type: Unit Postage Condition: Posted Country: United States Country of Origin: United States brand: Sunday Post-Dispatch Original/Licensed Reprint: Original City: St. Louis Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Region: Missouri Unit of Sale: Single Unit Year Manufactured: 1904 Brand/Publisher: Sunday Post-Dispatch Continent: North America Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Subject: Worlds Fair Number of Items in Set: 1

Description

1904 St. Louis World's Fair Palace of Varied Industries Postcard. Discover a rare piece of history with this captivating 1904 postcard, depicting the magnificent Palace of Varied Industries at the iconic St. Louis World's Fair. The card vividly captures the grandeur of "Dedication Day," showcasing the impressive domed architecture and bustling crowds gathered for the momentous occasion. This historical artifact provides a unique glimpse into the early 20th-century expositions that shaped American culture and industry, making it a valuable addition for collectors of World's Fair memorabilia, architectural history, or early American postcards. This early chromolithograph or hand-colored postcard, authorized by the Act of Congress on May 19, 1898, features an undivided back, characteristic of the earliest days of postcard communication. The vibrant depiction of the Palace of Varied Industries highlights its intricate design and the ambitious scale of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Sent from St. Louis, Missouri, and bearing a clear 1904 postmark, this collectible piece offers a tangible connection to a pivotal event in American history and the golden age of postcards.

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