1912 Los Angeles Souvenir Embossed Postcard Beach Scene Panama-Pacific Expo-image
1912 Los Angeles Souvenir Embossed Postcard Beach Scene Panama-Pacific Expo-image

1912 Los Angeles Souvenir Embossed Postcard Beach Scene Panama-Pacific Expo

$ 5.27

Material: Paper Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country: United States Type: Printed (Lithograph) City: Los Angeles Features: Embossed Continent: North America Subject: Beach Unit Quantity: 1 Signed: No Country of Origin: United States Postage Condition: Posted Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit of Sale: Single Unit Year Manufactured: 1912 Region: California Unit Type: Unit Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919

Description

1912 Los Angeles Souvenir Embossed Postcard Beach Scene Panama-Pacific Expo. This exquisite early 20th-century postcard captures the charm of Los Angeles with a delightful illustrated beach scene. The front features two elegantly depicted women, one in a period swimsuit and another in a stylish dress, framing a bustling beach with a pier and sunbathers. The prominent "Souvenir From Los Angeles" script, rendered in an ornate, embossed style, highlights its origin as a cherished memento. The postcard boasts intricate embossed details, particularly noticeable in the decorative foliage and seashells that adorn the borders, adding a tactile dimension to its visual appeal. The reverse reveals a clear Los Angeles postmark from 1912, confirming its historical era. Additionally, a distinctive advertisement for the 1915 World's Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco is printed on the address side, adding a layer of historical context and connecting it to a significant event of the era. This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into early California tourism and social life.

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