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Panama Canal Zone Tricophlia Native Orchid Flower Postcard Maduro c1908
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Panama Canal Zone Tricophlia Native Orchid Flower Postcard Maduro c1908

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Color-printed divided-back postcard depicting a lush cluster of Trichoilia (Trichopilia) native orchid blooms — white petals with ruffly edges and vivid pink-red spotted lips — set against large tropical leaves. The flowers are shown in close, botanical detail against a dark studio background. The caption uses the earlier spelling "Tricophlia," reflecting the botanical nomenclature of the early 20th century.

  • Caption: Tricophlia Native Orchid.
  • Card no.: 166
  • Publisher: I. L. Maduro Jr., Panama, P.O. Box 281 (Copyright)
  • Postage rates: Domestic 1c / Foreign 2c — Canal Zone era rates
  • Status: Unposted
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PC-03635 · I. L. Maduro Jr., Panama, P.O. Box 281; Copyright; card no. 166
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