Jeffrey Pine, Sentinel Dome, Yosemite National Park, California

Subjects: Historic Trees National & State Parks
Card type: Chrome
Date: c. 1945 (Linen)

Back of Jeffrey Pine, Sentinel Dome, Yosemite National Park, California, c. 1945 chrome postcard — Back

About this subject

A weathered, twisted pine tree leans out from a bare rocky ledge, its trunk curving sharply to the right and its branches spreading horizontally. Behind it a range of snow-streaked mountains stretches to the horizon under a blue sky with scattered white clouds.

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PublisherH. S. Crocker Co., Inc.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA JEFFREY PINE, SENTINEL DOME. On the summit of Sentinel Dome, from which can be seen a large portion of the entire Park, stands this gnarled, wind-blown Pine, one of the most-photographed trees in the world. This variety of pine is found at elevations of from 5,000 to 9,000 feet. BSY-28 address place stamp here MIRRO-KROME ® CARD BY H. S. CROCKER CO., INC., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. PRODUCED BY 5 ASSOCIATES, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

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Condition	Fair
Place mentioned	Yosemite National Park, CA
Publisher	H. S. Crocker Co., Inc., San Francisco, CA
Notes	Color photo postcard with visible halftone print texture. Left edge shows a peeled/torn emulsion strip; upper right corner has a crease. No printed text on front. No postmark, stamp, or handwriting — unused card. Divided-back Mirro-Krome (chrome/glossy) card, circa 1950s-60s; printed caption and publisher imprint on reverse. Front is full-bleed with no white border.

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Jeffrey Pine, Sentinel Dome, Yosemite National Park, California, postcard, c. 1945. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/jeffrey-pine-sentinel-dome-yosemite-national-park-california. Accessed October 5, 2026.