Acadia Maine: Somes Sound Sargent Dr. 1950s Foliage Plastichrome View Postcard
$ 3.8
Description
Acadia Maine: Somes Sound Sargent Dr. 1950s Foliage Plastichrome View Postcard. The publisher's catalog number, P6781, identifies this specific view within their extensive series of New England chromolithographs. This postcard presents a classic view of Somes Sound and Sargent's Drive in Northeast Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine, captured during the peak of the autumn season. The scene is a quintessential representation of the region's dramatic glaciated topography, with the deep, fjord-like inlet of Somes Sound flanked by the forested slopes of Acadia National Park, showcasing a vibrant palette of fall foliage. The winding road of Sargent's Drive provides a sense of scale and invites the viewer into the landscape, a hallmark of scenic view cards designed for the mid-century tourist trade. Published by the Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company of Belfast, Maine, this card is a fine example of a later Plastichrome printing by Colourpicture Publishers, Inc. of Boston. The Boston 15, Mass. address in the imprint is a key dating clue, indicating production during the era of postal zone numbers, which places it firmly in the post-World War II period, likely from the 1950s or early 1960s, prior to the nationwide adoption of ZIP codes in 1963. The publisher's catalog number, P6781, identifies this specific view within their extensive series of New England chromolithographs. The verso is in pristine, unused condition, remaining a blank canvas with no cancellation marks or manuscript, which enhances its appeal to collectors of Maine ephemera, Acadia National Park memorabilia, or those specifically seeking vintage Plastichrome scenic view postcards in mint state.
