1947 Savage Son Western Story Postcard - Oren Arnold, Dr. Montezuma For Sale

This captivating vintage postcard, titled \"Savage Son\" by Oren Arnold, presents a dramatic illustration from the \"Dramatic TRUE Stories from the Great WEST\" series, specifically No. 15. The vivid artwork depicts a powerful scene of an Indigenous warrior on horseback carrying a child, with a backdrop of a burning village, evoking the intense narrative of the American West. The story detailed on the front recounts the tale of a Pima warrior, the capture of a 6-year-old Apache boy in 1871, and his subsequent journey to become the distinguished physician, Carlos Montezuma, in Chicago.The reverse side of this collectible piece features a clear postmark from Tucson, Arizona, dated July 1, 1947, alongside a 1-cent George Washington United States postage stamp. The postcard\'s \"C.T. Art-Colortone\" printing technique provides a distinctive aesthetic, characteristic of mid-20th century postcard production. This card offers a unique blend of historical narrative, Western art, and a glimpse into the communication of the past, making it a significant item for collectors of Western Americana, Indigenous history, and vintage postcards.