Loading Cotton Galveston TX Ship Dock Workers Gust Feist Co. Postcard c1910-image
Loading Cotton Galveston TX Ship Dock Workers Gust Feist Co. Postcard c1910-image

Loading Cotton Galveston TX Ship Dock Workers Gust Feist Co. Postcard c1910

$ 2.51

Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Year Manufactured: 1910 Subject: Ships Country: United States Country of Origin: United States Continent: North America Region: Texas Brand/Publisher: Gust. Feist Co. Features: Divided Back Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Theme: Cities Towns Postage Condition: Unposted Number of Items in Set: 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) City: Galveston Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Signed: No brand: Gust. Feist Co.

Description

Loading Cotton Galveston TX Ship Dock Workers Gust Feist Co. Postcard c1910. This captivating vintage postcard depicts the bustling scene of cotton loading in Galveston, Texas, showcasing the city's vital role as a port for agricultural trade. A majestic steamship is docked, with workers diligently moving large bales of cotton onto its deck, illustrating a key economic activity of the era. The detailed illustration captures the industrial energy and the human effort involved in maritime commerce. Published by Gust. Feist Co. of Galveston, Texas, this piece offers a historical glimpse into early 20th-century American life. The card features a classic divided back design, characteristic of postcards from the 1907-1915 period, with space for both message and address, and an indication for a one-cent domestic stamp. It's a collectible artifact for enthusiasts of Texas history, maritime themes, and vintage postcards documenting American industrial heritage.

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