"Wawona. Mariposa Big Tree Grove," 1915-1920
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Artifact Overview
People love to buy and send postcards that document their travels. This postcard depicts "Wawona" in the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees in Yosemite National Park. A human-made tunnel was cut through the giant Sequoia in 1881, allowing vehicles to pass through the tree's massive trunk. Tourists flocked to see it. The tree fell in 1969, but it remains a popular tourist attraction.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1915-1920
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2016.57.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Jim Johnson.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 3.5 in
Inscriptions
on front:
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK / 329 "WAWONA." MARIPOSA BIG TREE GROVE 92671
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