Greetings From Indianapolis Indiana Large Letter Linen Postcard 1937-image
Greetings From Indianapolis Indiana Large Letter Linen Postcard 1937-image

Greetings From Indianapolis Indiana Large Letter Linen Postcard 1937

$ 6.18

Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1939 Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Features: Linen Subject: Cityscape Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Country: USA Brand/Publisher: Tichnor Bros. Inc. Postage Condition: Posted Region: Indiana brand: Tichnor Bros. Inc. Continent: North America Unit Type: Single Unit Material: Paper Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Theme: Large Letter Greetings Signed: No Year Manufactured: 1937 Country of Origin: United States City: Indianapolis Number of Items in Set: 1 Era: Linen (1930-1945) Type: Printed (Lithograph)

Description

Greetings From Indianapolis Indiana Large Letter Linen Postcard 1937. This vibrant vintage linen postcard showcases "Greetings From Indianapolis INDIANA" in a classic large letter format. Each letter is filled with iconic scenes and landmarks from the bustling city, including the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, various civic buildings, and what appears to be the Indiana Statehouse with its distinctive dome. The card features a striking blue background, bold red lettering, and a warm orange sunburst, characteristic of the Golden Age of postcards and the popular linen texture technique. Published by Standard Sales Company of Indianapolis and manufactured by Tichnor Bros. Inc. of Boston, this postcard captures the spirit of 1930s travel and civic pride. The reverse side reveals a St. Louis, Missouri postmark dated January 25, 1937, complete with a one-cent George Washington stamp. The handwritten message provides a glimpse into a traveler's journey, mentioning being "Texas bound" and "seeing the country," addressed to Pasadena, Maryland, adding a unique historical and personal touch for collectors of vintage ephemera and Indiana memorabilia.

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