Vintage Linen Postcard 'Drifting and Dreaming of You' Whitewater WI

$ 4.22

Theme: Nature and Leisure City: Whitewater Region: Midwest Country: United States Country of Origin: United States Continent: North America Type: Linen Postcard Era: 1930s Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Occasion: General Greetings Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1940 Subject: Canoe on River

Description

Vintage Linen Postcard 'Drifting and Dreaming of You' Whitewater WI. The detailed artwork captures the peaceful beauty of Whitewater, Wisconsin, showcasing the natural landscape with reflections on the water creating a tranquil atmosphere. This charming linen postcard features a serene scene titled "Drifting and Dreaming of You," depicting a lone figure in a red canoe on a calm river surrounded by lush greenery at sunset. The detailed artwork captures the peaceful beauty of Whitewater, Wisconsin, showcasing the natural landscape with reflections on the water creating a tranquil atmosphere. Printed with vibrant colors typical of mid-20th-century linen postcards, this piece exemplifies the popular postcard style of the 1930s and 1940s. The reverse side reveals a handwritten message dated July 12, 1938, postmarked from Madison, Wisconsin, adding historical and sentimental value. The postcard carries a 1-cent green Franklin stamp, consistent with postal rates of that era. A collectible for postcard enthusiasts, this original linen card not only offers a glimpse into vintage American leisure scenes but also captures the essence of a bygone era of postcard artistry and travel souvenirs.