Moonshine Still in Kentucky Vintage Chrome Postcard Mountain Dew Mountaineers

$ 5.28

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country of Origin: United States Material: Paper Region: Kentucky Theme: Americana, Folklore, History Country: United States Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Subject: Moonshine Still Era: Linen (1930-1945) Signed: No Number of Items in Set: 1 Continent: North America City: Kentucky Postage Condition: Unposted

Description

Moonshine Still in Kentucky Vintage Chrome Postcard Mountain Dew Mountaineers. The image captures the rustic, hidden nature of traditional whiskey making deep in the woods, showing the stone furnace with a fire burning beneath the copper pot. The natural color reproduction brings the earthy tones of the stone, wood, and forest foliage to life. 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. This vintage chrome postcard features a fascinating glimpse into Appalachian history with a depiction of a 'Moonshine Still, in Kentucky.' The image captures the rustic, hidden nature of traditional whiskey making deep in the woods, showing the stone furnace with a fire burning beneath the copper pot. The back of the card provides context, mentioning how mountaineers crafted their own powerful spirits, often referred to as 'Mountain Dew,' in these secluded forest distilleries. Produced by Curteichcolor as part of the Scenic and Historic Kentucky Kodachrome Series, this postcard is a prime example of mid-century Americana. The natural color reproduction brings the earthy tones of the stone, wood, and forest foliage to life. It is an excellent collectible for those interested in Kentucky history, folk traditions, or the cultural legacy of moonshining in the United States.