Based on the images provided, here are the details for your antique postcard.

​Details & Context

​Subject: Main Street in Shawano, Wisconsin.

​Era: This is from the "Divided Back" era of postcards (1907–1915). Before 1907, writing was only allowed on the front; the vertical line on the back of your card confirms it was produced after the rule change.

​Postmark Date: September 19, 1908 (8 PM).

​Postage: A 1-cent green Benjamin Franklin stamp. Note that the dates "1706–1790" on the stamp refer to Franklin’s lifespan, not the year the stamp was issued

​Message: Written by "Mary G." to Mr. Ernst Bramschreiber in Zachow, Wisconsin. It mentions they will be there "tomorrow if nothing happens" and that they "have got the proofs and they are very good."

​Publisher

​The card was published by the E.C. Kropp Co. out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

​Background: Emil Kropp was one of the most prolific postcard publishers in the Midwest. His firm operated from 1907 to 1956 and was famous for its high-quality lithographs of Wisconsin towns.

​Identification: The bottom left corner of the front of the card bears their imprint: E.C. Kropp, Milwaukee, Wis.

​Condition

​Based on the photos, the card appears to be in Good to Very Good vintage condition.

​Front: The image is clear with nice color preservation for a 118-year-old card. There is some light "silvering" or age-toning typical of lithographs from this era.

​Back: The handwriting is legible and the postmarks are crisp.

​Edges: There is minor corner wear and slight edge "softening," which is standard for a card that has been mailed and handled.

Size: 3-1/2" x 5-1/2"

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