Vintage Coeur d'Alene Lake Idaho Scenic Islands Union Oil 76 Gasoline Postcard

$ 10.55

City: Coeur dAlene Year Manufactured: 1947 brand: Union Oil Company Region: Idaho Signed: No Features: Advertising, Divided Back Continent: North America Subject: Lake, Islands, Landscape, Trees, Scenery, Advertising Number of Items in Set: 1 Brand/Publisher: Union Oil Company Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1960 Postage Condition: Unposted Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Unit Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit of Sale: Single Unit Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Country of Origin: United States Country: United States

Description

Vintage Coeur d'Alene Lake Idaho Scenic Islands Union Oil 76 Gasoline Postcard. The 'Natural Color' printing technique brings to life the deep blues of the water and sky, contrasted with the lush greens of the dense forests. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Coeur d'Alene Lake in northern Idaho with this charming vintage postcard. The vivid imagery captures a serene vista of the lake, renowned as one of the world's most beautiful, dotted with numerous tree-covered islands and framed by majestic pine trees in the foreground. The 'Natural Color' printing technique brings to life the deep blues of the water and sky, contrasted with the lush greens of the dense forests. This collectible piece, a promotional item from UNION OIL COMPANY'S "Natural Color Scenes of the West," features the iconic 76 GASOLINE logo, encouraging travelers to "TOUR THE WEST THIS YEAR." It's a wonderful snapshot of American tourism and the natural splendor of the Pacific Northwest, offering a glimpse into the region's rich history in silver and lead deposits. A perfect addition for collectors of vintage travel memorabilia, Idaho history, or gas station advertising.