1907 RPPC President Theodore Roosevelt
1907 RPPC President Theodore Roosevelt

1907 RPPC President Theodore Roosevelt "Smile for Children" Postcard

$ 5.27

Unit Quantity: 1 brand: Underwood Underwood / American News Company Signed: No Continent: North America Postage Condition: Posted Subject: Presidential, Political, Portrait, Photography Country of Origin: United States Unit of Sale: Single Unit Features: Divided Back, Postmarked Country: USA Unit Type: Unit Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Brand/Publisher: Underwood Underwood / American News Company Featured Person: Theodore Roosevelt Year Manufactured: 1907 City: Forest Grove Number of Items in Set: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Region: Oregon

Description

1907 RPPC President Theodore Roosevelt "Smile for Children" Postcard. This captivating vintage postcard features an iconic real photo portrait of President Theodore Roosevelt, captured in 1907. The image showcases Roosevelt's famously jovial expression, with a wide, toothy smile and his spectacles slightly askew, perfectly embodying the title "A Smile for the Children." This evocative black and white photograph, copyrighted by Underwood & Underwood, a renowned early 20th-century photography firm, offers a rare glimpse into the charismatic persona of one of America's most beloved leaders. The reverse of this historical piece reveals it was published by The American News Company, under their Excelsior brand, a prominent name in postcard distribution. The card bears a clear postmark from Forest Grove, Oregon, dated December 16, 1907, and features a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. Handwritten correspondence addresses the card to Johnstown, New York, adding a personal connection to its rich history and making it a significant collectible for enthusiasts of presidential memorabilia, early 20th-century photography, and vintage Americana.

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