1906 Gardner MA World's Largest Chair Town Postcard Minott
$ 5.28
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1906 Gardner MA World's Largest Chair Town Postcard Minott. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a fascinating piece of early 20th-century Americana with this vintage postcard from Gardner, Massachusetts, proudly proclaiming itself "THE LARGEST CHAIR TOWN IN THE WORLD." The card features an iconic image of the colossal P. Derby & Co. chair, a remarkable structure standing 12 feet high and weighing 1200 lbs, originally created for a Labor Day parade float and later displayed at the Union Station. This unique landmark embodies Gardner's rich industrial heritage, a town boasting 18 chair factories and an annual output of 4,000,000 chairs around 1905. Published by G. L. Minott, this collectible postcard offers a vivid glimpse into a bygone era, highlighting the ingenuity and pride of a community built on craftsmanship. The detailed text on the card provides historical context, including the population and altitude of Gardner, making it a valuable historical document. It was postmarked in 1906, sent from Gardner, Massachusetts, to Salem, Oregon, and bears a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, adding to its authentic vintage appeal. This piece is perfect for collectors of Massachusetts memorabilia, industrial history, or unique roadside attractions.
