Vintage 1914 Memphis Zoo Overton Park Postcard - O.V. Tochome Arkansas
$ 5.28
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Vintage 1914 Memphis Zoo Overton Park Postcard - O.V. Tochome Arkansas. Ducks and geese gracefully inhabit the water, adding life to the carefully designed animal enclosures visible within the park. 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 charming piece of Memphis history with this vintage postcard, postmarked March 5, 1914. The card beautifully captures a serene scene from The Zoo at Overton Park in Memphis, Tennessee, showcasing lush green lawns, mature trees, and a tranquil pond. Ducks and geese gracefully inhabit the water, adding life to the carefully designed animal enclosures visible within the park. In the background, early zoo structures are nestled among the trees, providing a glimpse into the park's early development and landscape architecture. This postcard is a testament to early 20th-century printing techniques, featuring vibrant, yet soft, colorization indicative of the O.V. Tochome process. The detailed illustration invites viewers to step back in time and experience the natural beauty and recreational appeal of Overton Park's zoo during its formative years. It serves as a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Memphis history, vintage postcards, or early zoo memorabilia, offering a unique window into the past.
