{"product_id":"elgin-il-illinois-scene-on-fox-river-1905-undivided-back-postcard-used","title":"Elgin IL Illinois Scene On Fox River 1905 Undivided Back Postcard Used","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage postcard showcases a serene view of Fox River in Elgin, Illinois, dated 1905. Features an elegant handwritten message and postmark stamp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Postmarked July 16, 1905, with a 1-cent stamp \u003cbr\u003e• Handwritten message personalized to Mrs. S. Bernstein \u003cbr\u003e• Standard postcard dimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorners show minor wear; writing and postmark remain clear. \u003cbr\u003e________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe image is a vintage postcard showing a scene on the Fox River in Elgin, Illinois.\u003cbr\u003eThe postcard depicts a scenic view of the Fox River valley, likely from the early 20th century. \u003cbr\u003eHandwritten text on the card includes a date, \"July 17-1905\", and a message: \"Thanks, kindest regards \u0026amp; best wishes, from M. E. Skimmer.\"\u003cbr\u003eElgin, Illinois, was established in 1835 on the Fox River, a spot chosen for a potential bridge site on a stagecoach route. \u003cbr\u003eThe postcard is an example of an \"undivided back\" era postcard, which dates its production to between 1901 and 1907. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoot's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48775871299801,"sku":"41265","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/Fl6undefined208S_0.jpg?v=1780433923","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/elgin-il-illinois-scene-on-fox-river-1905-undivided-back-postcard-used","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}