This vintage postcard showcases Mission San Rafael Arcángel, a historic landmark situated in San Rafael, Marin County, California. The chromolithographic image captures the mission's chapel, notable for its cream-colored stucco exterior, red tile roofing, and a bell tower surmounted by a golden cross, set against a backdrop of verdant foliage, including a prominent palm tree. The composition emphasizes the architectural elements of the chapel, providing a detailed view of this California mission. The verso provides historical context, identifying the site as "MISSION SAN RAFAEL ARCANGEL, Founded 1817, San Rafael, California," further elaborating with a brief historical summary. The photographer and publisher are credited as Hubert A. Lowman, with the imprint "Color Photography by Hubert A. Lowman" and "Pub. for Mission San Rafael by Hubert A. Lowman, Cayucos, Cal. 93430." A stylized El Camino Real street lamp featuring a bell, reminiscent of the California Bell Company's iconic design, serves as a decorative element. The numerical identifier "24567-C" is printed in the lower-left corner. Although a precise date cannot be determined, the presence of the Cayucos, California, zip code (introduced in 1963) suggests a mid-20th-century origin. The postcard is designed for postal use, with a designated area for a stamp, rendering it a tangible artifact from the Mission Revival period.