Vintage Linen Postcard Breaker on West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz CA

$ 3.43

Postage Condition: Posted Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) City: Santa Cruz Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country of Origin: United States Time Period Manufactured: Linen (1930-1945) Country: United States Era: Linen (1930-1945) brand: Pictorial Wonderland Art Tone Series Brand/Publisher: Pictorial Wonderland Art Tone Series Region: California

Description

Vintage Linen Postcard Breaker on West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz CA. This original linen postcard from the 1930-1945 era captures the dramatic coastal waves breaking against the rocky shore of West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, California. Printed with the characteristic texture and vivid colors of linen postcards, it showcases the natural beauty and power of the Pacific Ocean where waves can soar as high as fifty feet into the air. The scene is framed by rugged cliffs and a distant tree-lined coastline, evoking the timeless charm of California's scenic coast. Published by Pictorial Wonderland Art Tone Series, this standard 5.5 x 3.5 inch postcard preserves a piece of mid-20th century Americana. The back features a 1955 postmark from California with two 1-cent George Washington stamps, adding historical interest for collectors. The handwritten message and address to Three Rivers, California, further enhance its nostalgic appeal. A wonderful addition for postcard collectors, lovers of California history, or anyone captivated by vintage coastal imagery.