Vintage La Petite Auberge Restaurant San Rafael California Postcard
$ 1.59
Description
Vintage La Petite Auberge Restaurant San Rafael California Postcard. The image showcases the 'Restaurant Francais' garden court, featuring a charming continental atmosphere with red-and-white checkered tablecloths, a central stone fountain, and lush indoor greenery. The scene is brought to life by the staff, including waiters in classic red jackets and a chef proudly displaying a prepared dish, epitomizing the 'old world charm' described on the reverse. This vintage chrome-era postcard captures the inviting interior of La Petite Auberge, a renowned French restaurant once located at 704 Fourth St. in San Rafael, California. The image showcases the 'Restaurant Francais' garden court, featuring a charming continental atmosphere with red-and-white checkered tablecloths, a central stone fountain, and lush indoor greenery. The scene is brought to life by the staff, including waiters in classic red jackets and a chef proudly displaying a prepared dish, epitomizing the 'old world charm' described on the reverse. Published by Cal-Pictures of San Francisco, this card highlights the mid-century dining culture of Marin County. The back of the postcard provides historical context, mentioning their fine vintage wines and the presence of a strolling musician. It is a wonderful piece of local California history, perfect for collectors of restaurant memorabilia, San Rafael local history, or mid-century interior photography. 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!
