Warehouse Point CT Grand Building Gated Entrance 1909 Mason Bros Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
Warehouse Point CT Grand Building Gated Entrance 1909 Mason Bros Postcard. A charming gatehouse stands guard at the entrance, adding to the sense of arrival and historical elegance. The artwork is a beautifully colorized illustration, characteristic of early 20th-century printing techniques, likely a chromolithograph, showcasing vibrant greens and the architectural details of the structure. 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. This captivating vintage postcard features a stately, grand building nestled on a rise, viewed through an impressive wrought-iron gate and a canopy of mature trees. A charming gatehouse stands guard at the entrance, adding to the sense of arrival and historical elegance. The artwork is a beautifully colorized illustration, characteristic of early 20th-century printing techniques, likely a chromolithograph, showcasing vibrant greens and the architectural details of the structure. Sent from Warehouse Point, Connecticut, and postmarked February 15, 1909, this postcard offers a tangible connection to the past. It was published by Mason Bros. & Co. of Boston, Mass., and printed in Germany, a common practice for high-quality postcards of the era. The card bears a genuine one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and a handwritten message addressed to Miss Luda Fry in Virginia, making it a wonderful piece of postal history and a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century American life and correspondence. It's a collectible piece for enthusiasts of Connecticut history, vintage architecture, and early 1900s postcards.
