Vintage Niagara Falls Shredded Wheat Postcard 1910s Scenic View
$5.95
This vintage postcard features a beautiful scenic view of Niagara Falls alongside the historic Shredded Wheat factory, known as "The Home of Shredded Wheat" in Niagara Falls, New York. The card displays a colorful l ... Read More
This vintage postcard features a beautiful scenic view of Niagara Falls alongside the historic Shredded Wheat factory, known as "The Home of Shredded Wheat" in Niagara Falls, New York. The card displays a colorful lithographic image capturing the cascading waterfalls and the iconic factory building with red rooftops, emphasizing the purity and cleanliness promoted by the cereal brand. The phrase "It's All in the Shreds" and additional text highlight Shredded Wheat as the cleanest, purest cereal food made in the most hygienic factory worldwide, reflecting early 20th-century advertising styles.The postcard measures a standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches and is printed on paper with a slightly textured finish typical of early 1900s postcards. The reverse side shows a one-cent green stamp and a clear postmark dated September 30, with handwritten messaging and an address in Davenport, Iowa. This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into American industrial and advertising history as well as the iconic natural landmark of Niagara Falls, making it a collectible item for postcard, advertising, and Americana enthusiasts.
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