1909 P.T. Barnum Monument Bridgeport CT Postcard Made in Germany
$ 5.02
Description
1909 P.T. Barnum Monument Bridgeport CT Postcard Made in Germany. The card beautifully captures the bronze statue of the renowned showman, P.T. Barnum, seated majestically atop its grand stone pedestal, set amidst the lush greenery of a public park. 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 a piece of early 20th-century Americana with this historic postcard depicting the iconic P.T. Barnum Monument in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The card beautifully captures the bronze statue of the renowned showman, P.T. Barnum, seated majestically atop its grand stone pedestal, set amidst the lush greenery of a public park. The scene is rendered with charming turn-of-the-century colorization, showcasing the architectural detail of the monument and the natural beauty of its surroundings. This collectible postcard, produced in Germany, exemplifies the high-quality printing techniques characteristic of the era, known for their detailed lithography and vibrant, albeit softened, hues. The reverse side bears a clear New York postmark from September 6, 1909, along with a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, offering a tangible link to a bygone era of communication. It's a fascinating artifact for collectors of Connecticut ephemera, circus history, or those interested in early 20th-century postcards.
