Watkins, NY Bird's-eye View Postcard c. 1910s Gates Post Card Co.
$ 5.28
Description
Watkins, NY Bird's-eye View Postcard c. 1910s Gates Post Card Co.. The reverse side features a classic divided back design, bearing the publisher's mark and their distinctive "Famous Throughout the World Superior Quality" logo. The card beautifully captures the tranquil landscape, showcasing the town's early architecture nestled amidst lush greenery, with a prominent lake stretching into the horizon. 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 charming piece of early 20th-century Americana with this vintage postcard featuring a picturesque bird's-eye view of Watkins, New York, looking North. The card beautifully captures the tranquil landscape, showcasing the town's early architecture nestled amidst lush greenery, with a prominent lake stretching into the horizon. Two distinct church steeples punctuate the skyline, adding to the scenic beauty of this historic Finger Lakes region community. Published by the Gates Post Card Co. of Watkins, N. Y., this collectible postcard exemplifies the era's popular chromolithography printing technique, characterized by its vibrant, hand-colored appearance and detailed rendering. The reverse side features a classic divided back design, bearing the publisher's mark and their distinctive "Famous Throughout the World Superior Quality" logo. This postcard offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, perfect for collectors of New York state memorabilia, local history enthusiasts, or anyone appreciating vintage travel postcards.
