Silver Skeletons Tombstone Arizona Comic Postcard Storiette 1943 Curteich
$ 7.07
Description
Silver Skeletons Tombstone Arizona Comic Postcard Storiette 1943 Curteich. The front features a striking comic book-style illustration of a cowboy with his horse and rifle, alongside two skeletons, dramatically depicting the origins of the famous boomtown. Discover a unique piece of Western Americana with this captivating "Silver Skeletons" postcard, part of the "Dramatic True Stories from The Great West" series. This vividly illustrated card, No. 9 in the "Post Card Storiettes" collection, recounts the legendary tale of Ed Schieffelin's 1877 discovery of silver and the subsequent naming of Tombstone, Arizona. The front features a striking comic book-style illustration of a cowboy with his horse and rifle, alongside two skeletons, dramatically depicting the origins of the famous boomtown. Printed by the renowned Curteich-Chicago using their distinctive C.T. Art-Colortone process, this postcard showcases the vibrant color and artistic detail characteristic of mid-20th century printing. The reverse side confirms its authenticity as a "Genuine Curteich-Chicago 'C.T. Art-Colortone' Post Card" and notes copyright by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona. This collectible item offers a fascinating blend of historical narrative, Western lore, and classic postcard artistry, making it a compelling addition for collectors of Arizona history, Western Americana, or vintage illustrated postcards.
