Vintage That's Way Out West Cowboy Postcard by J.R. Willis N.24

$ 1.63

Continent: North America Material: Paper City: Albuquerque Region: Southwest Postage Condition: Unposted Theme: Western Americana Size: Standard Postcard Type: Color Lithograph Era: Mid 20th Century Features: Illustration, Poem Country: United States Subject: Cowboy, Western Scene

Description

Vintage That's Way Out West Cowboy Postcard by J.R. Willis N.24. The front of the card showcases a cowboy lassoing a man against a backdrop of adobe buildings and a desert landscape, embodying a playful depiction of Western life. This charming vintage postcard titled "That's Way Out West" (N.24) features a whimsical illustration by J.R. Willis, a renowned artist known for capturing the spirit of the American Southwest. The front of the card showcases a cowboy lassoing a man against a backdrop of adobe buildings and a desert landscape, embodying a playful depiction of Western life. The warm, pastel color palette and detailed line work reflect early to mid-20th-century postcard art styles. Printed by Genuine Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, this card is part of their "C.T. Art-Colortone" series, known for vibrant color lithography. Distributed by J.R. Willis in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it captures the cultural and geographical essence of the Southwest region. The card also features a nostalgic poem that humorously describes the rugged Western lifestyle, enhancing its collectible appeal. This postcard is ideal for collectors of Western Americana, vintage art, or classic postcards highlighting regional themes and early American frontier imagery.