1933 Chicago World's Fair Illinois Host House Linen Postcard WF.40
$ 4.49
Description
1933 Chicago World's Fair Illinois Host House Linen Postcard WF.40. 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. Step back in time to the iconic 1933 Chicago World's Fair, "A Century of Progress," with this captivating linen postcard featuring the Illinois Host House. This vibrant card showcases the distinctive modernist architecture of the Host House, surrounded by fairgoers in period attire, vintage automobiles, and even an early airplane soaring above. The textured linen finish characteristic of postcards from this era brings a unique tactile quality to the detailed illustration, capturing the excitement and innovation of the grand exposition. Published by Max Rigot Selling Co. and printed by C. T. Art-Colortone, likely Curt Teich, this postcard offers a glimpse into a significant moment in American history and architectural design. The reverse provides a concise description of the Illinois Host House's role as a headquarters for Illinois citizens and official guests, strategically located near the Sears Roebuck Building. This piece is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of world's fair memorabilia, Chicago history, vintage aviation, and early 20th-century Americana, embodying the spirit of progress and innovation.
