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Postcard

Estimated value: $8-$12

In 1908, Freeport, Illinois was a thriving industrial and agricultural hub in the northern part of the state, having grown significantly since the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates held there in 1858. The town's economy was buoyed by its railroad connections and manufacturing interests, making it a prosperous center where residents could afford leisure items like decorative Easter postcards from European publishers.

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