RPPC Puerto Rico Vieques CULTIVATED Fields & FARMSTEAD 1926-1940S Postcard
Sepia-toned real photo postcard capturing a vibrant agricultural scene in Puerto Rico or Vieques. Gently sloping fields are segmented into neat rows, likely planted with diverse crops. In the background, a modest farmhouse nestles under a large tree, flanked by early 20th-century vehicles—trucks or autos that hint at modernization. A few figures are visible: one walking a path, another working the land, grounding the image in daily labor and rural life.
Subject Details:
This RPPC offers a layered glimpse into mid-century Caribbean agriculture. The segmented fields suggest crop rotation or irrigation planning, while the vehicles and structures point to a transitional moment—where traditional farming meets mechanized support. The human figures add intimacy and scale, reinforcing the postcard’s documentary value. Likely part of the same series as the erosion and irrigation study cards, this image may depict the practical application of those research efforts in a working farm environment.
A warm, grounded portrait of rural resilience—perfect for collectors of RPPCs, Puerto Rican farm history, or early 20th-century agricultural life.
Provenance: This postcard came from a large lot attributed to Puerto Rico / Vieques, purchased from a single postcard collector.
LOCATION: Puerto Rico and Vieques
PUBLISHED/MARKED/STAMP BOX: AZO 4 squares 1926-1940s
POSTMARK: None, Not Mailed
STAMP: None
CONDITION: Unused with no writing, stamp or postmark. The postcard has darkened or yellowed with age. The corner points are a bit dull.
Will be shipped in a plastic sleeve.
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