WWII Era Keesler Field Biloxi MS Outdoor Beverage Garden Dance Floor Postcard

$ 10.55

Postage Condition: Unposted Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Continent: North America Subject: Military Region: Mississippi Unit of Sale: Single Unit Brand/Publisher: Special Services, Keesler Field Country: USA Type: Printed (Lithograph) Year Manufactured: 1940s Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949 Features: Illustrated City: Biloxi Artist: Toppers Unit Type: Unit brand: Special Services, Keesler Field Number of Items in Set: 1 Country of Origin: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Quantity: 1 Signed: Yes

Description

WWII Era Keesler Field Biloxi MS Outdoor Beverage Garden Dance Floor Postcard. Step back in time with this compelling vintage postcard featuring a detailed rendering of Keesler Field's outdoor beverage garden and dance floor in Biloxi, Mississippi. The artwork, signed by "Toppers," captures a lively scene with numerous figures enjoying the recreational space, surrounded by trees, tables, and chairs, with a quaint log-style building nestled to the side. This illustrative piece offers a unique glimpse into military life and leisure during a significant historical period. This unposted postcard is a historical artifact, explicitly noting its presentation by Special Services, Keesler Field. The reverse side also promotes the "FREE FOR ALL" all-soldier show broadcast on WWL, New Orleans, at 7:30 p.m. c.w.t., strongly indicating its origin during the World War II era. It's a fascinating collectible for enthusiasts of military history, Mississippi memorabilia, or vintage postcard artistry, providing a tangible connection to the past.