Seattle Washington | 1911 Golden Potlatch Official Invitation | Postcard SP25

Seattle Golden Potlatch official invitation postcard for July 17–22, 1911, featuring an invitation printed in Chinook Jargon. The reverse includes a printed explanation of the festival and the word Potlatch.

Scene Details:

• Large “Official Invitation” heading with “Chinook Jargon” and “Translation will follow” wording.
• Golden Potlatch emblem identifying Seattle and the dates July 17–22, 1911.
• Decorative illustrated border at the left.
• Reverse text describes the festival as a celebration associated with Alaska gold and the anniversary of the arrival of the first treasure ship.

Postal Markings:

• Green United States one-cent Franklin stamp with wavy-line cancellation.
• 1911 circular postmark; the remaining date details are indistinct.
• Handwritten address to Mr. C. Stainsby, care of Northern Electric Co., Vancouver, B.C.
• Purple handwritten number 51.
• Printed “Made by Hopf Bros. Co., Seattle” imprint.

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