{"product_id":"antique-postcard-1909-homecoming-sheboygan-wisconsin-horseshoe-bend-flag-cancel","title":"Antique Postcard 1909 Homecoming Sheboygan Wisconsin Horseshoe Bend Flag Cancel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eThe handwritten message mentions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"We are having a great time... homecoming week is full of excitement.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This directly references \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSheboygan's official Homecoming Week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e held August 9–14, 1909. This was a massive civic event featuring industrial parades, floral displays, and the dedication of new city buildings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScene: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis postcard captures the Sheboygan River during the era of \"Nature's Playground,\" when scenic bends and river views were prime local tourist destinations for residents of the growing industrial city of Wisconsin. It reflects a time when Americans were beginning to value and preserve natural landscapes for leisure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePostal History: \u003c\/b\u003eFeatures a highly collectible \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e13-star American Flag machine cancellation\u003c\/span\u003e. These \"flag cancels\" are a specialized niche in philately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eEra: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eEarly 1900s (Divided Back)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eStandard 3.5 x 5.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003ePrinted Lithograph\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eC.E. Wheelock \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Peoria, IL \u0026amp; Leipzig, Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:  The handwriting is clear, and the flag cancel is dark and legible. There is some minor corner rounding and age-toning on the edges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Satin Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48697982910714,"sku":"pc00153","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1547\/3947\/files\/A11F8DF2-310F-4FF5-9BB6-2AF8E6BB68F0.jpg?v=1776742835","url":"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/en-ca\/products\/antique-postcard-1909-homecoming-sheboygan-wisconsin-horseshoe-bend-flag-cancel","provider":"Satin Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}