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1952 Houston TX San Jacinto Monument Battleship Texas Postcard Curteichcolor. 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 vintage postcard captures a significant historical scene from the San Jacinto Battlegrounds near Houston, Texas. The vibrant Curteichcolor reproduction showcases the iconic San Jacinto Monument, a towering obelisk commemorating the Battle of San Jacinto, which secured Texas's independence. Alongside the monument, the impressive Battleship Texas is prominently featured, a historic naval vessel that served in both World Wars and is now a museum ship. The postcard's detailed imagery and rich color rendition highlight the grandeur of both the monument and the battleship, offering a glimpse into a pivotal era of Texas and American history. The reverse side reveals it was published for Charles R. Walcott and features a postmark from 1952, adding to its historical authenticity and collectible appeal. This piece is a wonderful representation of mid-20th century postcard artistry and a tangible connection to Texas's proud heritage.