1941 West Shore Cottages Alton Bay Lake Winnipesaukee NH Linen Postcard
$ 3.67
Description
1941 West Shore Cottages Alton Bay Lake Winnipesaukee NH Linen Postcard. Discover a charming piece of New Hampshire history with this vintage postcard, showcasing the picturesque West Shore Cottages in Alton Bay, nestled along the serene waters of Lake Winnipesaukee. The vibrant scene captures a bustling summer day, complete with a line of classic automobiles from the early 1940s parked alongside the scenic lakefront. A wooden pier extends into the water, where figures enjoy the lakeside ambiance, all set against a backdrop of lush trees and distant hills. This postcard is a fine example of Tichnor Quality Views, renowned for their distinctive linen texture and vivid, hand-colored appearance, which bring the idyllic Alton Bay landscape to life. The reverse side reveals its journey through time, bearing a 1941 postmark from Alton, N.H., and a handwritten message addressed to Remsen, New York, offering a personal glimpse into a bygone era. It's a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of New Hampshire history, vintage travel, and classic Americana.
