1933 Chicago World's Fair Buckingham Fountain Grant Park Linen Postcard
$ 5.02
Description
1933 Chicago World's Fair Buckingham Fountain Grant Park Linen Postcard. The vibrant, hand-colored illustration brings to life the grandeur of the fountain with its powerful water jets, set against a backdrop of classic Chicago architecture. It highlights the fountain's impressive scale and its historical significance as a gift from Miss Kate Buckingham. 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. This captivating vintage postcard showcases the iconic Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, a magnificent centerpiece of Grant Park in Chicago. The linen texture of the card adds a unique tactile quality, characteristic of postcards from the early 20th century. The vibrant, hand-colored illustration brings to life the grandeur of the fountain with its powerful water jets, set against a backdrop of classic Chicago architecture. Published by Max Rigot Selling Co. and part of the renowned C.T. American Art Colored series by Curt Teich, this postcard commemorates the Chicago World's Fair of 1933, also known as "A Century of Progress." It highlights the fountain's impressive scale and its historical significance as a gift from Miss Kate Buckingham. A wonderful piece of Chicago history, capturing the spirit and artistry of a bygone era.
