Knife Blade Rock Lead S.D. 1915 W.B. Perkins Jr. South Dakota Postcard

$ 5.02

City: Lead Era: Undivided Back (c. 1901-1907) Postage Condition: Posted Country: United States Region: South Dakota Subject: Knife Blade Rock Theme: Landscapes Continent: North America Country of Origin: United States

Description

Knife Blade Rock Lead S.D. 1915 W.B. Perkins Jr. South Dakota Postcard. The image is a beautifully colorized view, characteristic of early 20th-century printing techniques, likely a tinted halftone, showcasing the rugged beauty of the Black Hills landscape. 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 vintage treasure featuring the dramatic Knife Blade Rock, located near Lead, South Dakota. This postcard captures the towering natural formation, a prominent landmark in the region, with a date of 1915 visible on the front. The image is a beautifully colorized view, characteristic of early 20th-century printing techniques, likely a tinted halftone, showcasing the rugged beauty of the Black Hills landscape. Published by W. B. Perkins, Jr., an Importer & Publisher based in Lead, S. Dak., and printed in Germany, this card offers a glimpse into the early tourism and natural wonders of the era. The reverse features a handwritten message describing the rock as "tremendous high" and located in "Piedmont Canyon, near Crystal Cave," offering a personal touch and historical context from a traveler named Maria Glidden. This piece is a fascinating artifact for collectors of South Dakota memorabilia, geological formations, or vintage American scenic postcards.