Vintage Greetings from Maryland Map Postcard - Dexter Press State Bird Flower
$ 5.02
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Vintage Greetings from Maryland Map Postcard - Dexter Press State Bird Flower. 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 vibrant vintage postcard offers a delightful pictorial map of Maryland, famously known as the "Old Line State" and "Free State." The intricate design highlights numerous cities, landmarks, and attractions across the state, from the western mountains of Frostburg and Cumberland to the Atlantic coastline of Ocean City. Key historical sites like Antietam National Battlefield, the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, and the bustling city of Baltimore with its Druid Hill Park Zoo are charmingly depicted, offering a comprehensive visual tour of Maryland's diverse landscape and heritage. The postcard showcases iconic symbols of Maryland, including its state bird, the Baltimore Oriole, and the state flower, the Black-eyed Susan, both prominently featured. The detailed map also illustrates various industries and activities such as skiing, mining, boating, and oyster harvesting, providing a snapshot of the state's economic and cultural life. Produced in genuine natural color by Dexter Press, Inc. of West Nyack, N.Y., this piece exemplifies mid-20th century postcard artistry, making it a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Americana, state history, and vintage travel memorabilia.
