1913 Riverside Orange Exhibit National Orange Show San Bernardino RPPC Postcard

$ 15.8

Subject: Agriculture Type: Printed (Lithograph) City: San Bernardino Brand/Publisher: Geo. Rice Sons. Printers, Los Angeles Country of Origin: United States brand: Geo. Rice Sons. Printers, Los Angeles Year Manufactured: 1913 Unit Type: Unit Unit of Sale: Single Unit Era: Divided Back Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Quantity: 1 Postage Condition: Unposted Region: California Continent: North America Number of Items in Set: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Country: United States

Description

1913 Riverside Orange Exhibit National Orange Show San Bernardino RPPC Postcard. Discover a unique piece of California history with this vintage postcard capturing the Riverside Exhibit from the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, California, held February 17-22, 1913. The image showcases an impressive display, characteristic of the era's agricultural fairs, featuring structures intricately constructed from oranges, highlighting Riverside's pioneering role in commercial orange growing. This photographic postcard offers a vivid glimpse into the Golden State's rich agricultural heritage and the ingenuity of its early 20th-century producers. This collectible postcard was produced by Geo. Rice & Sons. Printers, Los Angeles, a testament to its period authenticity. The detailed black and white imagery provides a fascinating look at the exhibition's scale and the promotional efforts behind California's citrus industry. It's a significant artifact for collectors interested in California history, agricultural memorabilia, vintage exhibitions, or early 20th-century Americana, preserving a moment from a pivotal event in the state's economic and cultural development.