Antique Postcard 1900s Lot Leather DW University Michll South Dakota Brown Suede
Social History: Leather postcards debuted in 1903 and became an overnight craze. However, because thick leather consistently jammed the post office's rapid-cancellation machines, the U.S. Postal Service banned leather postcards in 1907. This narrow window makes unposted survival sets highly prized by collectors.
Scene: D.W. University (Dakota Wesleyan University) located in Mitchell, South Dakota. A pyrography (wood/leather burning) style illustration depicts the campus's historic early academic building.
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Era: Undivided Back Era (1901–1907)
Condition: Supple leather, some spots of antique wear over the ages.
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.