Levee Scene New Orleans Louisiana Vintage Postcard Cotton Trade Harbor
$ 5.28
Description
Levee Scene New Orleans Louisiana Vintage Postcard Cotton Trade Harbor. View: Levee Scene, New Orleans, Louisiana. Based on the design, typography, and subject matter, it likely dates to the 1910s–1920s. The reverse indicates it was published by C. B. Mason of New Orleans and printed in the United States. Offered here is a vintage printed postcard (not linen) titled “A Levee Scene in New Orleans, Louisiana,” depicting the busy Mississippi River waterfront during the height of the Southern cotton shipping era . The image shows enormous stacks of baled cotton lining the levee, steamships docked along the river, and port buildings used for supervision and logistics—an impressive snapshot of New Orleans as a global trade hub. The printed description on the reverse explains that this scene was common during the cotton season , when cotton from across the South was funneled through New Orleans and shipped to markets around the world . During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, New Orleans ranked among the most important cotton ports in the United States, and the levee was the center of intense seasonal labor and commerce. The postcard captures the sheer scale of the operation: tightly packed cotton bales awaiting transport, steam-powered vessels positioned at the docks, and the infrastructure that supported international trade long before container shipping transformed riverfronts. Scenes like this defined New Orleans’ economy and identity for decades. This is a printed postcard with a smooth paper surface (not real photo, not linen). Based on the design, typography, and subject matter, it likely dates to the 1910s–1920s . The reverse indicates it was published by C. B. Mason of New Orleans and printed in the United States. The card appears unused , adding to its collector appeal. Details: Vintage printed postcard (not linen, not real photo) View: Levee Scene, New Orleans, Louisiana Subject: Cotton bales, steamships, Mississippi River harbor Publisher: C. B. Mason, New Orleans Era: 1910s–1920s Format: Divided back, unused Condition: Age-related toning, corner and edge wear, light surface wear consistent with age (see images) A strong example for collectors of New Orleans history , cotton trade memorabilia , Mississippi River scenes , or early American industrial and port life —documenting a pivotal chapter in Southern and global commerce.
