Vergennes VT Bixby Memorial Library Hand-colored Postcard 1917 Rexall
$ 5.28
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Vergennes VT Bixby Memorial Library Hand-colored Postcard 1917 Rexall. 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 piece of Vermont's architectural history with this charming hand-colored postcard featuring the Bixby Memorial Free Library in Vergennes. The postcard vividly captures the grand facade of the library, showcasing its distinctive columns, intricate detailing, and the iconic dome that crowns the structure. Lush surrounding trees frame the building, adding to the picturesque quality of the scene. This particular card is notable for its 'Hand-colored' designation, indicating a classic artistic technique used to enhance the visual appeal of early 20th-century postcards, making each one a unique miniature artwork. Adding to its historical significance, the postcard bears the imprint 'THE REXALL DRUG STORE', suggesting its distribution through a well-known retail chain of the era. The reverse side features a clear 'POST CARD' divided back, characteristic of cards produced after 1907, and is postmarked June 17, 1917, with a one-cent Washington stamp. It was addressed to Ausable Forks, New York, carrying a personal message from a bygone era. This collectible piece offers a glimpse into early American community life, architectural design, and the popular communication methods of the period, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of Vermontiana, library history, or vintage postcards.
