Stockton California State Hospital Female Dept. PC Pacific Novelty Co. 1910s
$ 5.02
Description
Stockton California State Hospital Female Dept. PC Pacific Novelty Co. 1910s. The image captures the grandeur of the early 20th-century institution, featuring a multi-story building with a distinctive central tower and cupola, set amidst lush green trees and palm foliage under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. 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 classic vintage postcard showcases the imposing architecture of the Female Department at the State Hospital in Stockton, California. The image captures the grandeur of the early 20th-century institution, featuring a multi-story building with a distinctive central tower and cupola, set amidst lush green trees and palm foliage under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The card's coloration suggests a hand-tinted or early colorized process, characteristic of the era, bringing to life this significant historical landmark. Published by Pacific Novelty Co. of San Francisco & Los Angeles, this postcard represents a piece of California's past, highlighting a notable public building. The divided back design, typical of postcards from the early 1900s, includes a detailed stamp box indicating postal rates of the time. This collectible item offers a unique glimpse into the architectural heritage and social history of Stockton, California, making it a fascinating piece for collectors of California ephemera, institutional history, or vintage postcards.
