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California Mule Deer, Yosemite, California

Subject
Wildlife
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1907 (Golden Age)
Front of California Mule Deer, Yosemite, California, Yosemite National Park, CA, USA, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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Back of California Mule Deer, Yosemite, California, Yosemite National Park, CA, USA, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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A color illustration of a large white-tailed buck deer with full antlers standing in a grassy forest clearing, facing the viewer. Tall evergreen trees and a pale sky fill the background, with scattered yellow leaves on the ground.

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PublisherWestern Publishing & Novelty Co.
K-354—"I'M WILD ABOUT YOSEMITE"! California Mule Deer — so called because of their large ears, are a familiar sight in Yosemite. Although timid they are quite tame and are a constant delight to the visitors. They are popular subjects for many interesting pictures. WESTERN PUBLISHING & NOVELTY CO., LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Genuine Curtich-Chicago "C.T. Photochrom" Post Card (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.) Post Card PLACE STAMP HERE 2C-P2039
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ConditionVery good
Place mentionedYosemite National Park, CA
PublisherLos Angeles, CA
NotesNo printed text or border on the front; image fills the card edge to edge. Coloring shows a chromolithographic dot pattern. No postmark, stamp, or handwriting on back — printed-only divided-back C.T. Photochrom card. Green ink imprint; dealer pencil "#59" lower right. Front is a full-bleed color view of a mule deer buck, no white border.

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California Mule Deer, Yosemite, California, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/california-mule-deer-yosemite-california. Accessed October 5, 2026.