1921 Chicago Pageant of Progress Funeral Invitation

This is a vintage funeral invitation from the 1921 Pageant of Progress exposition in Chicago. It is addressed to Mr. Ortmann at 3016 N. Albany Ave., City. The invitation features a postmark from July 11, 1921 and a stamp depicting Thomas Jefferson. This piece of ephemera provides a glimpse into the history of Chicago and the funeral customs of the early 20th century.