Vintage Lobster Festival Parade Postcard Rockland Maine Tichnor Bros

$ 1.32

Time Period Manufactured: 1940s-1950s Theme: Local Festival Features: Crowd, Festival Country: USA Region: New England Era: Mid 20th Century Subject: Parade, Crowd Continent: North America Size: Standard Postcard Size Postage Condition: Unposted Brand/Publisher: Tichnor Bros., Inc. City: Rockland Occasion: Lobster Festival Material: Linen brand: Tichnor Bros., Inc.

Description

Vintage Lobster Festival Parade Postcard Rockland Maine Tichnor Bros. This vintage postcard captures a bustling scene from the Lobster Festival in Rockland, Maine, showcasing a large crowd gathered along a street lined with charming small-town buildings. The image is rich with details of mid-20th century American life, featuring attendees dressed in period attire and classic storefronts such as Leroy's Grocery Store. The postcard offers a nostalgic glimpse into one of Maine's most beloved annual celebrations, emphasizing the local culture and community spirit. Printed by Tichnor Bros., Inc., a renowned Boston-based publisher famous for vibrant and collectible postcards, this card is a classic linen type, known for its textured finish and vivid color reproduction. The back of the postcard is marked with "Lobster Festival Time at Rockland, Me." and the Tichnor Bros. imprint, indicating its authenticity and era likely dating to the 1940s or 1950s. A perfect collectible for fans of Americana, maritime traditions, or Maine history.