Busy Person's Correspondence Card Asheville NC Linen Postcard Vintage
$ 5.28
Description
Busy Person's Correspondence Card Asheville NC Linen Postcard Vintage. 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 unique piece of postal history with this vintage "Busy Person's Correspondence Card." This charming linen postcard features a novel grid system, allowing the sender to quickly compose a message by selecting pre-written phrases, a delightful example of early 20th-century communication innovation. The top half presents options like "MY VERY DEAR," "HAD A SPLENDID TRIP," "LOTS OF LOVE," and "PLEASE SEND ME PAJAMAS," offering a glimpse into social customs and humor of the era. The reverse side clearly identifies it as a "COLOURPICTURE" publication, distributed by the Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, N.C., indicating its origin and potential local significance. The lower portion of the postcard showcases a picturesque landscape, depicting a serene river or lake winding through lush, vibrant trees. The textured linen finish, characteristic of postcards from the mid-20th century, enhances the visual appeal and tactile experience, making this a wonderful collectible. This unposted card offers a pristine canvas, free from any writing or postmarks, preserving its original intent as a novelty item for quick communication or a scenic souvenir. It's a fantastic addition for collectors of vintage ephemera, novelty items, or those interested in the historical context of postcard communication.
