1947 Wesleyan University Olin Memorial Library Middletown CT Postcard Collotype
$ 5.02
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1947 Wesleyan University Olin Memorial Library Middletown CT Postcard Collotype. 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 academic history with this vintage postcard showcasing the magnificent Olin Memorial Library at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. The front features a striking black and white photographic image, produced using the high-quality collotype printing technique, capturing the architectural grandeur of the library with its stately columns and classical design. Lush trees frame the iconic building, offering a glimpse into the campus landscape of the mid-20th century. This collectible postcard, published by The Collotype Co. of Elizabeth, N.J., bears a clear postmark from Middletown, Connecticut, dated 1947, and features a one-cent George Washington stamp. The reverse side includes a handwritten message and address, adding to its authentic historical charm. This unique item offers a tangible connection to Wesleyan University's rich heritage and the Golden Age of postcards, making it a perfect addition for collectors of university memorabilia, Connecticut ephemera, or those interested in early 20th-century architectural photography.
