Description
Original real photo postcard showing three swimmers standing on a log along a forested lakeshore-penciled “Lake Oswego” on the back. The center athlete’s suit bears the Winged “M” of the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club (Portland, OR), giving this image strong Portland-area provenance. Printed on CYKO postcard paper with a divided back, dating the card to the mid-1910s-1920s. Unposted.
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RPPC on CYKO stock, divided back (c.1915-1920s)
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Winged “M” = Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club on the center swimmer’s suit
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Back notes: “Lake Oswego” in pencil; ink names appear to read “Ben J + Carl Eckstrom”
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Unposted; no stamp applied
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Standard size approx. 3.5″ x 5.5″
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Condition: clean image with good contrast; light corner/edge wear and minor handling; a few small age spots on the back-please view all photos for the best sense of condition
This is a compelling Oregon regional RPPC that connects directly to MAC aquatic athletics and early leisure at Lake Oswego. Excellent addition for Oregon, Portland/MAC, or swimming history collectors.
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