Puget Sound Washington JUDITH ANN Ship Lumber Port Plastichrome Postcard

$ 5.28

Region: Washington Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Postage Condition: Unposted Continent: North America Country of Origin: United States Subject: Ship Theme: Nautical, Cities Towns, Industrial, Transportation Material: Cardboard City: Puget Sound Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Signed: No Country: United States Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Description

Puget Sound Washington JUDITH ANN Ship Lumber Port Plastichrome Postcard. 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 captivating Plastichrome postcard showcases a bustling scene at Puget Sound, Washington, featuring the impressive cargo ship "JUDITH ANN" docked at a pier. The foreground is filled with a vast collection of logs floating in the water, a clear testament to the region's prominent lumber industry and international shipping operations. The vibrant colors of this chrome-era postcard vividly capture the essence of a working port, highlighting the significant role of timber in the local economy. The postcard, published by Colourpicture Publishers, Inc. of Boston and distributed by Smith-Western Co., Inc. of Tacoma-Portland, offers a glimpse into mid-20th century maritime and industrial activity. The reverse side includes a detailed description emphasizing Puget Sound's importance as a global shipping hub and the journey of these logs to become valuable byproducts of the lumbering industry. This collectible piece beautifully illustrates the historical landscape of Washington's vital coastal commerce.