Likely Washington Ezra Meeker Oregon Trail Monument Covered Wagon 1912 Real Photo Postcard

A covered wagon, while iconic of 19th-century pioneer migration, remained a practical mode of transport into the early 20th century for freight and specialized expeditions. The prominent canvas signage on this particular wagon indicates it was part of an Expedition likely associated with religious or evangelistic outreach, utilizing Postal Card Views as a means of fundraising. This mobile form of advocacy and promotion was effective in an era of expanding communication and continued settlement across the American frontier.