A close view of the rose window at Mission San Jose in San Antonio, set in ornate carved stone scrollwork. The dark opening is covered by a blue-painted iron grille.
The mission was founded in 1720 by Franciscan missionaries and served as a base for converting local Native people and as a refuge from raids. The hand carving on the main entrance is often singled out as one of the finest examples of its kind.
Linen texture visible; no white border. No postmark. Divided-back linen-era card with printed 'POST CARD' heading, 'PLACE STAMP HERE' box, and 'THIS SPACE FOR WRITING' / 'THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS' headings; printed caption '— EXQUISITE ROSE WINDOW, SAN JOSE MISSION, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS' with a block of descriptive text on the mission's founding and facade carving; publisher imprint 'PUB. BY SAN ANTONIO CARD CO. SAN ANTONIO TEXAS' and 'MADE IN USA'; series 69 and 49545; dealer pencil mark '#59 1-' at lower right. No message or address written.
Cite this card
Rose window, San Jose Mission, San Antonio, TX, circa 1930, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/rose-window-san-jose-mission-san-antonio-tx-circa-1930. Accessed November 2, 2026.
