1908 Seattle WA Puget Sound Sunset World's Fair Postcard Posted
$ 10.55
Description
1908 Seattle WA Puget Sound Sunset World's Fair Postcard Posted. The vibrant hues of the setting sun reflect across the water, casting a dramatic silhouette of the distant landscape. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Pacific Northwest with this captivating vintage postcard, depicting a breathtaking sunset over Puget Sound in Seattle, Washington. The vibrant hues of the setting sun reflect across the water, casting a dramatic silhouette of the distant landscape. This picturesque scene captures the natural splendor that has long drawn visitors to the region, offering a tranquil glimpse into early 20th-century Seattle. This historic postcard, postmarked October 19, 1908, is a significant piece of ephemera, predating the iconic Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909, as indicated by the "WORLD'S FAIR SEATTLE 1909" text on the reverse. It features a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and a handwritten message addressed to Culbertson, Nebraska, providing a charming personal connection to the past. The card showcases the popular chromolithography printing technique of the era, known for its rich colors and detailed imagery, making it a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of Washington state history, Puget Sound landscapes, and early 20th-century American postcards.
