America’s First Citizen Wooden Indians Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, California
$10.00
Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture ... Read More
Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
Real Photo Postcard – “America’s First Citizen” – Wooden Indians at the Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, CaliforniaA captivating real photo postcard showing a detailed display of carved wooden cigar store Indians from the Parker Lyon Collection at the Pony Express Museum in Arcadia, California. Titled “America’s First Citizen,” this striking image showcases a lineup of full-bodied figures, including male and female representations in elaborate headdresses, posed against a richly decorated museum storefront with clocks, signage, and vintage cigar advertisements. These carved figures were once an iconic staple of early American tobacco shops.This postcard was produced by the Los Angeles Photo Post Card Co. and is numbered Hobby 87 in the lower right corner. It offers a rare look at a niche area of Americana and early museum culture, making it a compelling piece for collectors of advertising, folk art, or Western history.? Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Subject: Wooden Indians / Parker Lyon CollectionLocation: Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, CaliforniaPublisher: Los Angeles Photo Post Card Co.Condition: Very good with light corner wear; unpostedEra: Circa 1940s–1950sA unique and visually rich piece perfect for those interested in cigar store ephemera, museum displays, or early California attractions.
Real Photo Postcard – “America’s First Citizen” – Wooden Indians at the Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, CaliforniaA captivating real photo postcard showing a detailed display of carved wooden cigar store Indians from the Parker Lyon Collection at the Pony Express Museum in Arcadia, California. Titled “America’s First Citizen,” this striking image showcases a lineup of full-bodied figures, including male and female representations in elaborate headdresses, posed against a richly decorated museum storefront with clocks, signage, and vintage cigar advertisements. These carved figures were once an iconic staple of early American tobacco shops.This postcard was produced by the Los Angeles Photo Post Card Co. and is numbered Hobby 87 in the lower right corner. It offers a rare look at a niche area of Americana and early museum culture, making it a compelling piece for collectors of advertising, folk art, or Western history.? Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Subject: Wooden Indians / Parker Lyon CollectionLocation: Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, CaliforniaPublisher: Los Angeles Photo Post Card Co.Condition: Very good with light corner wear; unpostedEra: Circa 1940s–1950sA unique and visually rich piece perfect for those interested in cigar store ephemera, museum displays, or early California attractions.
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