Little Badlands, ND: Trailing range cattle, submarginal area, N. Dak. BadlandsThis vintage linen postcard of Little Badlands, North Dakota was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Trailing range cattle, submarginal area, N. Dak. Badlands. It survives as a small, vivid window into Little Badlands as travelers once saw it. It comes from the golden age of American "linen" postcards , named for the soft, textured rag paper that gave them their warmth and glow , and belongs to the celebrated Tichnor

particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries

and a portico that exemplify the classic Southern style

& American Express

vivid window into North Dakota as travelers once saw it

documented this scene during her extensive work on Southern architecture

The meticulous details captured in this image make it a compelling addition to any collection

which aimed to record the unique structures and styles found in the Southern United States

hipped roof and a picturesque double-arched porch that enhances its charm

It serves as an important piece of Marylands architectural heritage

while the vines suggest a connection to the natural environment

West Virginia was created in the 1800s and captures the dramatic river gap where the mountains part around the town

Wisconsin from 1870: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library