Antique Postcard 1912 Kongsvinger Norway Scandanavian-American Denmark Wisconsin

Social History: This card was sent from Green Bay to Miss Ellen Jensen in Denmark, Wisconsin, a village renowned as a hub for Scandinavian immigrants:

"Dear Ella. I am playing with Robert and Lawrence outside every day it is nice and dry down here. Lucilie Frederickson"

Scene: The image features a scenic view of a winding river valley and rolling hills of Kongsvinger, Norway. Postcards of European landscapes were frequently exchanged among immigrant communities in the U.S. to maintain cultural ties and share the beauty of their ancestral homelands with friends and family.

Postal History: 

Era: Divided Back (c. 1907–1915)

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Type: Chromolithograph with a textured, matte finish

Publisher: Francis Patterson

Condition: Missing stamp, corner wear, age toning consistent with age. 

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.