California State Capitol, Sacramento

Front

Description: A color illustration of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento, with a large dome and an American flag flying. There are trees and people walking on the grounds. In the upper left corner, there is a circular emblem with a red border and a blue ribbon, depicting a scene with a figure and mountains.

Printed Text: The California State Capitol. SACRAMENTO, CAL.

Back

Description: The back of the postcard is divided, with a large section for the address and a smaller section for a message. It features the text 'TUCK'S POST CARD' and 'CARTE POSTALE. POSTKARTE.' along with publisher information and a brief description of California.

Printed Text: TUCK'S POST CARD CARTE POSTALE. POSTKARTE. By Appointment. California has its State Capitol in Sacramento. The State was admitted to the Union in 1850, and contains 158,360 square miles; it is the second largest State of the United States. California is known as "the Golden Gate State," and has as its flower the California poppy. The name California is of Spanish origin and was first used by the officers of Cortez. (For Address Only.) Raphael Tuck & Sons' "Oilette" "STATE CAPITOLS, U.S.A." ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN. [Regd.] Postcard 2454. Printed in England.

Publisher Location: England

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