1908 Daughter of the West Cowgirl with Rifle & Pistol Antique Postcard For Sale

This vintage Divided Back era postcard, titled \'A Daughter of the West\', features a striking illustration of a cowgirl. She is depicted with a rifle across her lap, a holstered pistol, and a full cartridge belt. Her period-accurate attire includes a feathered hat, red neckerchief, and boots with spurs. The card carries a Clayton, Kansas postmark from September 8, 1908, with a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. The reverse side features a handwritten message from the sender, Myrtle.

• Era: Divided Back
• Category: Cowboys / Wild West
• Location/Subject: Cowgirl / Wild West
• Publisher: Unknown
• Condition: Excellent; posted with 1908 postmark, minor corner wear, pencil writing on back, no significant creases.
• Postmark: September 8, 1908

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