E.C. Kropp Co. Linen Postcard, Platteville Country Club, WI, 1938

This linen postcard, published by E.C. Kropp Co., showcases the Platteville Country Club in Platteville, Wisconsin. The front of the card features a scenic view of the clubhouse, surrounded by lush greenery and a group of people enjoying the outdoor space. The linen texture of the postcard adds depth to the image, typical of the era between 1930 and 1945.

The back of the postcard is postmarked October 11, 1938, from Platteville, WI. It includes a 1-cent green Washington stamp. The printed description highlights the golf course's proximity to the city and its modern amenities, emphasizing it as one of the finest nine-hole courses in southern Wisconsin. Back of card reads: "Dear [Name], We are doing fine and hope you are the same. Did the red [illegible] come yet? As ever, [Name]."

This postcard documents the leisure culture of the late 1930s in rural Wisconsin, reflecting the social importance of country clubs during this period. Surviving examples provide valuable insights into regional recreational activities and communication patterns of the time.