Greetings from Marion Indiana Linen Postcard 1940 Curt Teich Large Letter

$ 6.86

Brand/Publisher: Curt Teich Co. Signed: No Subject: Cityscape, Landmark, Greetings, State Region: Indiana Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country: United States Country of Origin: United States Year Manufactured: 1940 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Features: Large Letter Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Era: Linen (1930-1945) City: Marion Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1949 Theme: Large Letter Greetings Number of Items in Set: 1 Continent: North America Material: Paper brand: Curt Teich Co. Postage Condition: Posted Unit Type: Single Unit

Description

Greetings from Marion Indiana Linen Postcard 1940 Curt Teich Large Letter. Discover a vibrant piece of Indiana history with this vintage "Greetings from Marion, Indiana" large letter linen postcard. The front features an eye-catching design where each letter of "INDIANA" showcases iconic state scenes, including a monument, a red brick building, a picturesque waterfall, a domed capitol building, a scenic bridge over water, industrial steel mills, and the renowned Indiana Dunes with a beach scene. This genuine C.T. Art-Colortone postcard, produced by the esteemed Curt Teich & Co., Inc. of Chicago, is a testament to the popular linen postcard era. The reverse side reveals a clear postmark from Marion, Indiana, dated August 15, 1940, along with a one-cent U.S. postage stamp. The handwritten message details a trip to Elwood, Indiana, adding a personal touch and historical context to this collectible piece of Hoosier State memorabilia.