Vintage 1951 Atlantic City NJ Linen Postcard Lucy the Elephant Convention Hall
$ 6.11
Description
Vintage 1951 Atlantic City NJ Linen Postcard Lucy the Elephant Convention Hall. This vibrant vintage linen postcard offers a multi-view perspective of the iconic Atlantic City, New Jersey, during its mid-century heyday. The front features a four-panel montage including the massive Auditorium and Convention Hall overlooking a crowded beach, the neoclassical World War Memorial, the famous Lucy the Elephant (labeled as the Elephant Hotel) in nearby Margate, and a classic pin-up style bathing beauty relaxing on the sand. The bold, red 'Atlantic City' script ties the scenes together, capturing the quintessential American resort experience of the era. Produced by the renowned Tichnor Brothers of Boston, this postcard utilizes the classic linen printing process, characterized by its high rag content and textured surface that allows for brilliant, saturated colors. The reverse side bears a clear 1951 postmark from Atlantic City and a green one-cent George Washington postage stamp, providing a definitive historical record of its travel. This piece serves as a wonderful collectible for those interested in New Jersey shore history, architectural landmarks, or mid-20th-century roadside Americana. SHIPPING COST: ALL ORDERS ARE EXPIDITED, ORDERS ARE TYPICALLY SHIPPED WITHIN TWO HOURS OF MY RECEIPT OF PAYMENT UNLESS I AM OUT OF TOWN SOURCING NEW ITEMS OR MY STORE IS IN VACATION MODE BOTH OF THESE MITIGATING FACTORS ARE RARE. SEE MULTIPLE SCANS OF ITEM. Please use eBay magnifier for a more detailed view of the item. CONDITION: Moderate wear and some soiling. Combined shipping always available on multiple items. PLEASE USE THE E-BAY SHOPPING CART AS IT MAKES COMBINED SHIPPING EASIER TO SEE. Thank you! I have a great passion for collecting postcards, photographs and ephemera. My store offers many rare and hard to find items as well as always being able to guarantee their authenticity as vintage and genuine. Each week I will be posting rare, unusual, high-quality and unique items for the advanced, intermediate and beginning collector. Our items are ALWAYS vintage. Please bookmark our store and I look forward to helping you build your collections!
