Vintage Linen Postcard Times Square New York City Hotel Astor 1959-image
Vintage Linen Postcard Times Square New York City Hotel Astor 1959-image

Vintage Linen Postcard Times Square New York City Hotel Astor 1959

$ 3.17

Time Period Manufactured: 1950s Region: Northeast Country: United States Era: Mid 20th Century City: New York City Subject: Times Square Occasion: Travel Souvenir Continent: North America Country of Origin: United States Theme: Cityscape Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Type: Linen Postcard

Description

Vintage Linen Postcard Times Square New York City Hotel Astor 1959. This vintage linen postcard features a vibrant illustrated view of Times Square in New York City, prominently showcasing landmarks such as the Hotel Astor and the Coews State theater. The colorful scene captures bustling street life with classic cars and pedestrians, alongside iconic advertising signs including Pepsi-Cola and Bond Two Trouser Suits. The postcard is a classic example of mid-20th century linen postcards, known for their textured finish and vivid colors. Postmarked in 1959 from New York, this original postcard was mailed with a 3-cent Liberty stamp. The back includes a handwritten note referencing a cruise liner visit to New York City and the excitement of seeing local sights. This piece offers a nostalgic glimpse into the vibrant urban life of Times Square during the late 1950s, making it a desirable collectible for postcard enthusiasts and vintage New York memorabilia collectors alike.

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