Panama Pollera Woman Traditional Dress Mirro-Krome Postcard 1963 Cruise

$ 5.28

Country: Panama Theme: Cultures Ethnicities Subject: People Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Region: Central America Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Signed: No Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Postage Condition: Posted Country of Origin: United States Material: Cardboard Occasion: Travel City: Panama City Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Continent: North America

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Panama Pollera Woman Traditional Dress Mirro-Krome Postcard 1963 Cruise. 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 the vibrant culture of Panama with this exquisite Mirro-Krome postcard, showcasing a Panamanian beauty adorned in the iconic traditional Pollera costume. The image captures the intricate details of the white dress, richly embroidered with striking red and orange patterns, complemented by an array of traditional jewelry including golden chains, pearls, tembleques, and decorative combs, all proudly inherited through generations. This historically significant piece was produced by H.S. Crocker Co., Inc., San Francisco, known for their vivid Mirro-Krome printing technique that brings the colors to life. The reverse side features a small map of Panama, emphasizing its identity as "THE CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD," and includes a fascinating postmark from a Swedish American Line cruise, dated March 25, 1963, during a South America voyage. This postcard serves as a beautiful representation of Panamanian heritage and a unique memento from a bygone era of international travel.