Bear Pits Forest Park St. Louis MO Postcard Tichnor Linen Vintage Posted
$ 5.02
Description
Bear Pits Forest Park St. Louis MO Postcard Tichnor Linen Vintage Posted. Published by the renowned Tichnor Bros. 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 fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century zoological design with this vintage linen postcard depicting the iconic Bear Pits at Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The vibrant colors and textured surface characteristic of linen postcards bring to life the impressive rockwork and a magnificent bear within its habitat. This card provides a unique view of the cageless bear pits, a significant innovation of its time, designed to offer visitors a more naturalistic viewing experience of the park's diverse wildlife. This collectible piece features a handwritten message from "Joe" to "Eddie," describing the impressive and large bears, adding a personal touch and historical context to the item. Published by the renowned Tichnor Bros. Inc. of Boston, Mass., and distributed by Paul Monroe Co. of St. Louis, this postcard is a testament to quality printing and a cherished piece of American history. It captures a moment from a bygone era, perfect for enthusiasts of zoological history, St. Louis memorabilia, or vintage postcard collectors.
