This 1910 postcard combines vivid floral illustration with novelty verse text referencing Radium, Colorado, reflecting the popularity of personalized scenic and sentimental postcards during the divided-back era.
Early twentieth-century postcards often blended decorative botanical artwork with humorous or affectionate messaging tied to specific towns and regional identities. Small western communities such as Radium, Colorado appeared on novelty postcards connected to mining, tourism, railroad travel, and the growing fascination with exotic-sounding place names during the postcard collecting boom.
The postcard features richly colored red wild rose blossoms against a light background beside printed verse text reading Don’t let this surprise you But gently remind you That I am still in RADIUM COL. Delicate watercolor-style floral printing and bright chromatic contrast give the card strong visual appeal typical of decorative correspondence postcards from the period. The posted divided-back reverse further anchors the card within the height of early postcard communication culture.
The item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.
