1910 Lexington KY Trotting Horse Breeders' Track Race Grandstand Postcard

$ 5.7

brand: Printed in Germany Subject: Horse Racing Unit Quantity: 1 City: Lexington Type: Printed (Lithograph) Brand/Publisher: Printed in Germany Region: Kentucky Continent: North America Theme: Sports Time Period Manufactured: 1910 Country: USA Era: 1900-1919 Country of Origin: Germany Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Postage Condition: Posted

Description

1910 Lexington KY Trotting Horse Breeders' Track Race Grandstand Postcard. Step back to the early 20th century with this captivating postcard featuring the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Association Track in Lexington, Kentucky. The vibrant, colorized image beautifully captures a thrilling moment during a horse race, with several horses and jockeys in full stride, a grandstand bustling with spectators, and the classic architecture of the track facilities. This historical piece offers a glimpse into Kentucky's rich equestrian heritage, showcasing the excitement and pageantry of trotting races during the era. The postcard, with its detailed illustration and early 1900s aesthetic, was produced in Germany, known for its high-quality postcard printing at the time. It represents a significant collectible for enthusiasts of horse racing memorabilia, Kentucky history, or vintage postcards from the Golden Age of postcards.