Mystic Seaport Connecticut CT LA Dunton Schooner & Cannon Postcard 1970-image
Mystic Seaport Connecticut CT LA Dunton Schooner & Cannon Postcard 1970-image

Mystic Seaport Connecticut CT LA Dunton Schooner & Cannon Postcard 1970

$ 3.14

Time Period Manufactured: Photochrome (1939-Now) brand: Book & Tackle Shop Material: Cardboard City: Mystic Brand/Publisher: Book & Tackle Shop Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit Quantity: 1 Year Manufactured: 1970 Unit of Sale: Single Unit Signed: No Region: Connecticut Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Continent: North America Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Features: Chrome Theme: Maritime, Ship, Cities & Towns Era: Photochrome (1939-Now) Subject: L. A. Dunton Schooner and Cannon Postage Condition: Posted Unit Type: Unit Country of Origin: USA Country: USA

Description

Mystic Seaport Connecticut CT LA Dunton Schooner & Cannon Postcard 1970. The image captures the schooner beautifully adorned with colorful nautical signal flags along its masts, set against a clear blue sky. This vibrant vintage postcard features the L. A. Dunton, a former fishing schooner, docked at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut. The image captures the schooner beautifully adorned with colorful nautical signal flags along its masts, set against a clear blue sky. In the foreground, an antique cannon painted in a soft green hue rests on the grassy shore near the wooden dock, adding historical maritime charm to the scene. Printed using the GAF Anscochrome photochrome technique by B. L. Gordon, this postcard reflects the mid-20th century photochrome style, known for its vivid, saturated colors and sharp detail. The card was published by Book & Tackle Shop, Watch Hill, R.I., and carries a 6 cent Franklin D. Roosevelt U.S. postage stamp postmarked July 15, 1970. The handwritten message adds a nostalgic personal touch, making this an ideal collectible for maritime enthusiasts and postcard collectors alike. Keywords: Mystic Seaport postcard, L. A. Dunton schooner, Connecticut maritime, vintage photochrome postcard, nautical flags, antique cannon, 1970 postmark, GAF Anscochrome, collectible postcard

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