{"product_id":"3490","title":"1928 Woodward Pennsylvania Vintage Postcard, Cave Shepherd and Lost Sheep","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intriguing color lithograph postcard features a unique limestone formation within Woodward Cave, known as the \"Shepherd and Lost Sheep.\" Located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, Woodward Cave is one of the largest cavern systems in the state and has been a popular destination for tourists since it first opened to the public in 1925. The image showcases the dramatic dripstone features that characterize the cave's interior, specifically the stalagmite and flowstone formations that early guides creatively named to enhance the visitor experience. This scene highlights the natural subterranean beauty of the Penns Valley region, illustrating the fascination with geological wonders that fueled Pennsylvania's early 20th-century roadside tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: White Border (1928\/9)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Woodward\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Centre County, Pennsylvania\u003cbr\u003eCountry: United States\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Woodward Cave, Shepherd and Lost Sheep, Pennsylvania Caverns, Geology, Roadside Americana\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003ePostage: None (Stamp box indicates 1c Domestic \/ 2c Foreign rates)\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Unknown\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Tichnor Quality Views (Series 126439)\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Tichnor Bros. Inc., Boston, Mass.\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Lithograph (White Border)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturing date for this card is precisely identified as 1929. This is confirmed by the Tichnor Brothers production number \"126439\" found at the top of the divider line, which falls within the documented 1929 manufacturing sequence (124000–128000) for the Boston-based firm. Woodward Cave is often referred to as \"The Big One\" due to its large rooms, and the \"Shepherd and Lost Sheep\" remains one of its most recognized anthropomorphic formations. The soft, atmospheric tinting of the lithograph captures the eerie, dimly lit environment of the cave before modern electrical lighting was fully standardized. This card documents the early promotional efforts of the cave's proprietors and the Tichnor Bros. to market the site as a premier natural landmark in the heart of Pennsylvania's cave country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46761520890045,"sku":"3490","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3490.jpg?v=1778452868","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/3490","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}