Vintage Linen Postcard Miami Florida Main Shopping District Burdine's Kress
$ 6.6
Description
Vintage Linen Postcard Miami Florida Main Shopping District Burdine's Kress. Produced as a 'Colourpicture' publication in Cambridge, Mass., this card showcases the classic linen texture and rich color saturation characteristic of the era. 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 stunning vintage linen postcard captures the vibrant energy of Miami's Main Shopping District during the early 1940s. The detailed illustration features iconic downtown landmarks including the Kress building with its distinctive vertical signage, Burdine's Department Store, and the State Theatre marquee advertising 'Treat 'Em Rough' starring Eddie Albert. The scene is filled with period automobiles and bustling pedestrians, perfectly reflecting the mid-century charm of Florida's premier shopping destination. Produced as a 'Colourpicture' publication in Cambridge, Mass., this card showcases the classic linen texture and rich color saturation characteristic of the era. The reverse side features a green one-cent 'For Defense' postage stamp, dating the piece to the World War II era. Published by the Eli Witt Cigar & Tobacco Company of Miami, this collectible piece of Floridiana provides a nostalgic window into the architectural and cultural history of downtown Miami.
