The image portrays a vibrant downtown block of Colville, Washington. The view looks down a main street lined with parked cars and pedestrians strolling the sidewalk. Most of the automobiles are mid- to late-1940s American models, easily identified by their rounded fenders, grille styles, and size — notably sedans from Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth. The cars suggest a post-WWII era, likely no later than 1951. Several business signs appear clearly in the photograph. These signs include advertising for Fonk’s Five & Dime, A & K Meats, Newland’s Tavern, Sterling’s Variety Store, Gamble Store, a traditional barber’s pole, and a Coca Cola sign. The caption on the bottom of the image notes that the photo was by Leo’s Studio and number 449-155 in a series. The stamp box on the reverse contains an EKC (E. C. Kropp Company) logo, which was widely used between 1939 and 1950. When combined with the types of cars shown in the image (none appearing post-1950), a strong estimated date for this postcard is circa 1948–1950. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard is striking. The photograph features a young Native American mother and her small child. The mother and her baby are members of Florida’s Seminole tribe. The mother appears quite young. My guess is that she is about sixteen years-old. She is pretty and her child is adorable. Who are the Seminole? They are a tribe that originally lived in Florida. In present times, the majority of the Seminoles live in Oklahoma. The EKC stamp box on the reverse of this photo postcard indicates it was published sometime between 1930 and 1950. The postcard is in good condition. There is a tiny pinhole located at the center bottom of the card. It is undetectable in the scans. It is only apparent if the postcard is held up to a bright light. (see scans).
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