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Cutthroat trout measured against a ruler, Scenic Northwest, circa 1950

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Front of Cutthroat trout measured against a ruler, Scenic Northwest, circa 1950, E.C. Kropp Co., WI, USA, linen postcard
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Back of Cutthroat trout measured against a ruler, Scenic Northwest, circa 1950, E.C. Kropp Co., WI, USA, linen postcard
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A single cutthroat trout is shown in profile against a plain light-blue field, laid out above a long wooden ruler so its length can be read. The fish displays the species' characteristic spotting and the reddish slash at the throat that gives the cutthroat its name. Cards of this kind were sold as angler souvenirs in the Pacific Northwest, where the coastal cutthroat and related subspecies were prized sport fish in the region's rivers and lakes.

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PublisherE. C. Kropp Co.
CUTTHROAT TROUT, A PRIZE OF THE FISHERMAN IN THE SCENIC NORTHWEST --- To the fisherman, the scenic northwest is a "Paradise" not only because of the many fish found in the roaring mountain rivers and creeks, quiet streams, or cold, blue lakes, but also be- cause of the scenic grandeur that surrounds them no matter where they choose to enjoy their favor- ite sport. Eighteen inch Rainbows, fighters every inch, are not uncommon in many of the mountain lakes and streams, and Cutthroat just as large may be found in the coast waters. NATURAL COLOR POST CARD MADE IN U.S.A. BY E.C. KROPP CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS. (ADY) Post Card PLACE STAMP HERE 29196—P105 E C K Co
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PublisherE. C. Kropp Co.
ConditionVery good
PublisherE.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, WI
NotesLinen-textured stock with visible crosshatch weave; no white border; a few small surface spots and light edge wear. No postmark. Linen-era private postcard; printed blurb on back; light foxing/toning; collector pencil/blue marks.

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Cutthroat trout measured against a ruler, Scenic Northwest, circa 1950, postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/cutthroat-trout-measured-against-a-ruler-scenic-northwest-ci. Accessed October 25, 2026.