Old French Courtyard New Orleans Louisiana 1903 Detroit Phostint Card
$ 5.28
Description
Old French Courtyard New Orleans Louisiana 1903 Detroit Phostint Card. The image captures a beautifully weathered French Quarter courtyard—one of the architectural treasures that define historic New Orleans. Details visible in the scene include A lush courtyard garden with potted plants and greenery. This stunning early postcard features an Old French Courtyard in New Orleans, Louisiana , copyrighted 1903 by the Detroit Photographic Co. , one of the most important American postcard and photochrom publishers of the early 20th century. This is an early “Phostint” card—Detroit Publishing’s signature color-tint process, famed for producing vivid, painterly views long before modern color printing. The image captures a beautifully weathered French Quarter courtyard—one of the architectural treasures that define historic New Orleans. Details visible in the scene include: A classic central fountain with sculptural figure A lush courtyard garden with potted plants and greenery Exposed and peeling brick, showcasing the age and character of French Quarter buildings Upper-story balconies and arched windows with shutters Stucco walls, narrow alleys, and the intimate atmosphere typical of 18th–19th century Creole townhomes This kind of courtyard—hidden behind modest street façades—became a hallmark of New Orleans’ early urban design, offering cool shaded retreat from the city’s heat and providing a private gathering space for families. Back of the postcard includes: Red printed “POST CARD” and stamp box reading “One Cent U.S. & Canada / Two Cents Foreign” Vertical imprint: “Made only by Detroit Publishing Co.” “PHOSTINT” branding on the left Divided back with space for message and address Card number on front: 7020 This postcard is ideal for collectors of: Detroit Publishing Co. postcards Early New Orleans / French Quarter history Courtyard architecture Phostint / early color postcards 1900s–1910s American travel ephemera Creole and French Colonial architectural studies A rare and atmospheric glimpse into Old New Orleans, beautifully preserved in early color printing. A standout card for any Louisiana or architectural postcard collection.
