Seattle Washington Docks Business District Aerial View Linen Postcard 1940s
$ 6.6
Description
Seattle Washington Docks Business District Aerial View Linen Postcard 1940s. 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 fascinating glimpse into Seattle's past with this vintage linen postcard, showcasing an expansive aerial view of the city's bustling docks and a significant portion of its vibrant business district. The detailed image captures multiple ships docked along the waterfront, surrounded by a dense array of buildings that form the iconic skyline, all set against the scenic backdrop of Washington's landscape. This "C.T. Art-Colortone" card, a hallmark of Curt Teich's celebrated printing techniques, features the distinct textured finish characteristic of linen postcards, popular for their durability and vivid color reproduction during the mid-20th century. This collectible piece offers a unique historical perspective on Seattle's maritime and urban development, highlighting its importance as a port city. The postcard was distributed by C.P. Johnston Co. of Seattle, making it a locally significant artifact. It's a perfect addition for collectors of Washington state memorabilia, urban landscapes, or vintage aerial photography, preserving a moment in time from the 1940s when Seattle was rapidly evolving.
