Shadrach Bond (24 November 1773-12 April 1832) was the first Governor of Illinois, taking office in 1818, the year of Illinois' statehood.
The picture shown here is a from an old postcard of unknown date. On the reverse, it reads 'Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art Colortone" Post Card (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.).' This publisher was known to be active, and producing postcards of similar styles, in the 1930s.