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Moody's Modern Tourist Cottages Gulfport MS 1937 Linen Postcard E. C. Kropp. 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 charming piece of Gulfport, Mississippi's past with this vintage linen postcard featuring Moody's Modern Tourist Cottages. The vibrant color lithography captures a picturesque scene of white cottages with red roofs, nestled among lush, mature trees and accessible by winding driveways. This postcard offers a glimpse into early 20th-century Southern hospitality and leisure, showcasing the kind of accommodations sought by travelers along the Gulf Coast. Published by the renowned E. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, this postcard exemplifies the popular linen texture technique, known for its distinctive woven appearance and bright, often idealized, color palettes. The reverse side bears a clear postmark from Gulfport, Mississippi, dated February 19, 1937, indicating its journey to Chicago, Illinois. It's a collectible artifact that not only depicts a specific historical landmark but also represents a classic era of postcard artistry and travel.