Vintage Postcard Lot Kansas State Flower Sunflower Anemone Nyla Thompson
These 4 floral postcards focus heavily on the botanical heritage of Kansas:
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Orange/Yellow Roses: Reproduced oil painting by celebrated mouth-artist Nyla Thompson.
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Red/Pink Roses: Reproduced oil painting by mouth-artist Nyla Thompson.
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Anemonen – Chrysanthemen: An early European floral print.
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Official State Flower of Kansas: Educational card issued during the administration of Kansas Secretary of State Jack H. Brier.
Nyla Thompson was an artist paralyzed by polio in early childhood. She painted complex, beautifully textured oil pieces entirely by holding a brush between her teeth. Published under the sponsorship of the Post Card Collectors Club of America, her cards were distributed nationally to celebrate the artistic achievements of disabled individuals.
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Era: Two mid-century Photochromes (c. 1950s), one vintage continental/litho floral, and one late-century Photochrome (c. 1980s)
Type: Lithograph and Photochrome
Publisher: Post Card Collectors Club of America (Nyla Thompson series); Office of the Kansas Secretary of State (Sunflower card)
Condition: Minor corner bumping and paper toning.
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.