1964 St. Louis Flag Postcard - Missouri & Mississippi Rivers Symbolism
$ 5.02
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1964 St. Louis Flag Postcard - Missouri & Mississippi Rivers Symbolism. 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 unique piece of St. Louis history with this vintage postcard showcasing the city's iconic flag, adopted in 1964. The design, credited to Theodore Sizer, was unveiled during St. Louis' Bicentennial celebration, making this a significant memento from that era. The postcard beautifully illustrates the flag's symbolism, featuring a prominent gold bezant enclosing a blue fleur-de-lis, representing the city's rich French heritage. The vibrant red field of the flag is complemented by two wavy lines in blue and white, artfully symbolizing the confluence of the mighty Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, a geographical cornerstone of St. Louis. Produced as a "TOPIK-COLOR" postcard by Argro Foto & Postcard Co., this collectible captures the bold, graphic style of mid-20th century design. It's a wonderful addition for collectors of city flags, Missouri memorabilia, or historical St. Louis ephemera, offering a visual narrative of civic pride and regional identity.
