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an original, early 1900s Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) featuring a crisp sepia profile portrait of Wisconsin State Senator and lumber baron William H. Hatton. This postcard was produced as campaign memorabilia for his 1908 run for the U.S. Senate.
• Subject: William H. Hatton (Wisconsin State Senator 1899–1907, U.S. Senate Candidate)
• Era/Date: Circa 1907–1908 (Progressive Era / Robert M. La Follette Sr. era)
• Paper Stock / Stamp Box: Features a KRUXO stamp box on the reverse with a four-dot style, dating the photo paper to 1907–1920.
• Postal Status: Unposted / Unused. It features a handwritten pencil address to "Robert Ebert, Portage Wis" on the back, but it has no postmark, stamp, or written message.
Condition Notes:
The card is in good vintage condition. The photographic portrait remains dark with sharp details and clear white text at the bottom. There is light silvering/oxidation along the darker edges, minor corner softening, and standard light toning on the reverse side as shown in the photos. Please review the high-resolution scans for an accurate look at the condition.
