Large-letter pheasant hunting greeting, Winner, SD, circa 1940
- Card type
- Real photo
- Date
- c. 1940 (Linen)
About this postcard
The town name WINNER is formed from small photographs of pheasant hunters in open fields, with pheasants standing at either side. The printed line calls Winner "The Pheasant Hunting Capitol of the World," spelling capital with an o. Winner, in Tripp County, became a gathering point for ring-necked pheasant hunting after the birds established themselves in South Dakota in the early 20th century. The first state pheasant season opened in 1919, and the sport grew into a fall tradition that drew hunters to the south-central part of the state. The card presents the town as a destination for that sport.
Postcard Details
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Postcard record
| Publisher | The ROSEBUD PHOTO Co. |
|---|---|
| Condition | Very good |
| Place mentioned | Winner, SD |
| Stamp | none printed stamp box inscription (EK monogram logo at top, PLACE STAMP HERE) |
| Notes | White border; black-and-white large-letter design. No postmark. Divided-back card, unused: no stamp, no address, no message. Handwritten notation "RMLJ 3-" at top center (dealer/stock code, not correspondence). Front is a black-and-white real-photo style 'Greetings from Winner, South Dakota' card; light foxing/toning along left edge of back. |
Cite this card
Large-letter pheasant hunting greeting, Winner, SD, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1940. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/large-letter-pheasant-hunting-greeting-winner-sd-circa-1940. Accessed November 2, 2026.