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This is a vintage Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) produced by The L.L. Cook Co. of Milwaukee, featuring the High School in Davenport, Iowa. The front of the postcard displays a clear, detailed photographic image of the school building, with "HIGH SCHOOL DAVENPORT, IOWA" printed at the bottom and the identifier "E-48" in the lower right corner.The reverse side of the postcard is postmarked with "DAVENPORT, IOWA AUG 17 1 PM 1941", confirming its historical context. It bears a 1 Cent "FOR DEFENSE" postage stamp from the United States of America, depicting Industry-Agriculture. The postcard was addressed to Miss C. Pearce at 2620 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, Michigan, and contains a handwritten message from a sender named Dene. This listing includes the single, original postcard as pictured.Verified Specifications:
Brand/Maker: L.L. Cook Co.
Item Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
Era/Style: Vintage, 1940s, Architectural, Educational, Historical
Material: Paper / Cardstock
Specifications: Location: Davenport, Iowa; Subject: High School; Postmark Date: August 17, 1941; Postmark City: Davenport, Iowa; Stamp Denomination: 1 Cent; Stamp Theme: For Defense, Industry-Agriculture; Addressee: Miss C. Pearce, Detroit, Michigan.
Features: Posted, Handwritten Message, Original Postage Stamp
Included Components: 1 Postcard
Country of Origin: United States of America
Identifiers: E-48
