Vintage 1941 Mariners Museum Newport News VA Linen Postcard Tichnor Quality View
$ 4.22
Description
Vintage 1941 Mariners Museum Newport News VA Linen Postcard Tichnor Quality View. This Tichnor Quality Views card features a classic mid-century aesthetic with vibrant colors and textured linen finish. Publisher: Tichnor Bros., Inc. Subject: Mariners' Museum. Location: Newport News, Virginia. Vintage linen postcard showcases the exterior of the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia, surrounded by lush pine trees and maritime artifacts like anchors and wheels. This Tichnor Quality Views card features a classic mid-century aesthetic with vibrant colors and textured linen finish. The reverse side is postmarked from 1941, bearing a green 1-cent George Washington Defense stamp and handwritten correspondence. It serves as a historical memento of Virginia's maritime heritage and the museum's early years after its 1930 founding. Type: Linen Postcard Subject: Mariners' Museum Location: Newport News, Virginia Publisher: Tichnor Bros., Inc. Era: Linen (1930-1945) Postmark Date: 1941 Stamp: 1c Defense Stamp Theme: Maritime History Material: Cardstock Finish: Linen Texture Orientation: Horizontal Dimensions: Standard 3.5" x 5.5" Keywords: Nautical, VA History, Ephemera, Mid-Century, Travel Souvenir, Coastal, Museum Architecture, WWII Era, Philately, Antique Postcard, James River, Tidewater
