1908 John Rudd Ski Jump Somersault Duluth Minnesota Vintage Postcard-image
1908 John Rudd Ski Jump Somersault Duluth Minnesota Vintage Postcard-image

1908 John Rudd Ski Jump Somersault Duluth Minnesota Vintage Postcard

$ 10.55

Unit of Sale: Single Unit Unit Type: Unit Features: Divided Back, Inset Portrait, Stamp, Postmark brand: J. O. Larson Unit Quantity: 1 Brand/Publisher: J. O. Larson City: Duluth Type: Printed (Lithograph) Country of Origin: United States Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Country: United States Postage Condition: Posted Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Material: Paper Continent: North America Signed: No Subject: Skiing Number of Items in Set: 1 Region: Minnesota Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Featured Person: John Rudd Year Manufactured: 1908

Description

1908 John Rudd Ski Jump Somersault Duluth Minnesota Vintage Postcard. This remarkable vintage postcard captures a historic moment in winter sports history, featuring John Rudd of Duluth, Minnesota. The image depicts Rudd mid-air during a daring 65-foot jump, performing a complete somersault on skis. The scene is filled with spectators in period attire and American flags, highlighting the early 20th-century enthusiasm for extreme athletic feats. An inset portrait of Rudd provides a clear look at the pioneering athlete who is credited with this incredible acrobatic achievement. Produced by J.O. Larson of Duluth, this postcard is a fascinating piece of local history and sports memorabilia. The reverse side features a handwritten message dated February 1908, where the sender confirms witnessing the feat multiple times, adding a personal historical layer to the item. The postcard includes a 1902 series one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and postmarks from Duluth, Minnesota, and North Andover, Massachusetts. This is an essential addition for collectors of skiing history, Minnesota regional interest, or early 1900s photography.

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