Rand Park Flower Gardens Keokuk Iowa Postcard Early 1900s "Made in Germany"

$ 5.02

Country of Origin: Germany Continent: North America Subject: Park Postage Condition: Unposted Region: Iowa Theme: Botanical Country: USA Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) City: Keokuk

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Rand Park Flower Gardens Keokuk Iowa Postcard Early 1900s "Made in Germany". This picturesque scene captures the serene beauty and popular recreational spaces of the era. 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 the vibrant charm of Keokuk, Iowa, with this captivating early 20th-century postcard featuring the exquisite Flower Gardens of Rand Park. The meticulously designed landscape showcases winding pathways, lush green shrubbery, and beautifully arranged floral beds bursting with color, leading the eye to a quaint gazebo-like structure nestled among the trees. This picturesque scene captures the serene beauty and popular recreational spaces of the era. This collectible postcard, published by R. F. Rollins of Keokuk, Ia., is a testament to the quality printing of its time, proudly bearing the inscription "Made in Germany," a common practice for high-quality postcards before World War I. The reverse features a classic divided back design, characteristic of postcards produced after 1907, indicating it was intended for both message and address. It's a wonderful piece of historical ephemera, offering a glimpse into the horticultural artistry and civic pride of early 20th-century American towns, perfect for collectors of Iowa memorabilia, garden scenes, or vintage German-printed postcards.