1905 Puerto Rico Hut in Wilderness Postcard - Thatched Home & Rooster Scene
$ 5.28
Description
1905 Puerto Rico Hut in Wilderness Postcard - Thatched Home & Rooster Scene. In the foreground, a charming rooster adds a touch of rural authenticity to the scene, set against a natural, open landscape. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century life with this antique postcard, depicting a traditional "Hut in the Wilderness" from Puerto Rico. The vibrant, printed image showcases a rustic thatched dwelling, meticulously constructed from palm fronds, with two figures partially visible within its entrance. In the foreground, a charming rooster adds a touch of rural authenticity to the scene, set against a natural, open landscape. This historical piece offers a unique window into the architecture and daily life of the region during the 1900s. The postcard features period-specific printing, capturing the colors and details of this unique cultural snapshot. It was postmarked in July 1905 and bears a one-cent Benjamin Franklin US postage stamp, addressed to Miss Myrtle Ritter in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, from Dr. S. H. Beneler, who notes it as a "Porto Rican house." A collectible artifact, it is perfect for enthusiasts of Caribbean history, vintage travel, and early 20th-century Americana.
