Vintage Kansas Capitol Sunflower Postcard - Williamson Haffner Co.-image
Vintage Kansas Capitol Sunflower Postcard - Williamson Haffner Co.-image

Vintage Kansas Capitol Sunflower Postcard - Williamson Haffner Co.

$ 7.07

Region: Kansas Brand/Publisher: Williamson Haffner Co. Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Type: Unit Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 brand: Williamson Haffner Co. City: Topeka Postage Condition: Unposted Unit Quantity: 1 Country of Origin: United States Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Subject: State Capitol Sunflowers Agriculture Landmark Signed: No Number of Items in Set: 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit of Sale: Single Unit Country: United States Continent: North America Features: Divided Back

Description

Vintage Kansas Capitol Sunflower Postcard - Williamson Haffner Co.. Discover a charming piece of Kansas history with this vintage postcard, beautifully depicting the iconic Kansas State Capitol Building. The vibrant imagery showcases the state's natural beauty and agricultural heritage, featuring the magnificent sunflower, recognized as the State Flower of Kansas. Surrounding the capitol, fields of corn and wheat symbolize the rich bounty of the plains, accompanied by a poetic verse celebrating "Peerless Kansas." This early 20th-century postcard, published by Williamson Haffner Co. of Denver, features a classic divided back design, typical of the era. The detailed artwork, likely a chromolithograph, captures the essence of Kansas with its picturesque landscapes and symbolic elements, including the state shield. It's a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of historical postcards, Kansasiana, or those appreciating the artistry of vintage printing.

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