Garfield Bell Monument Emporia Kansas Postcard E.C. Kropp 1910s Vintage

$ 5.28

City: Emporia Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Subject: Monument Postage Condition: Unposted Theme: Cities Towns Country: USA Continent: North America Region: Kansas Country of Origin: United States

Description

Garfield Bell Monument Emporia Kansas Postcard E.C. Kropp 1910s Vintage. Produced by the renowned E. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, this card showcases their distinct printing quality and artistic vision. 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. This captivating vintage postcard features the historic Garfield Bell Monument located in Emporia, Kansas. The monument, prominently displaying "EMPORIA 1880 HIGH SCHOOL," serves as a significant landmark, commemorating the rich educational history of the city. The postcard captures the monument's architectural detail, set against a backdrop of lush green foliage, rendered with a vibrant, hand-colored aesthetic characteristic of early 20th-century printing techniques. Produced by the renowned E. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, this card showcases their distinct printing quality and artistic vision. The divided back design, with its ornate "Post Card" script and designated stamp area, places this piece firmly in the collectible era of postcards, offering a glimpse into Americana and local history. It's a prime example of an early 1900s postcard, perfect for collectors of Kansas memorabilia, historical artifacts, or monument-themed ephemera.