Vintage Minot's Light Massachusetts Bay Linen Postcard Scenic Lighthouse

$ 3.17

Time Period Manufactured: 1940s-1950s Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Minot's Light Lighthouse City: Boston Country: United States Region: Massachusetts Bay Theme: Lighthouse, Maritime, Scenic Country of Origin: USA Era: Mid 20th Century Continent: North America Type: Linen Postcard

Description

Vintage Minot's Light Massachusetts Bay Linen Postcard Scenic Lighthouse. This vintage linen postcard features Minot's Light, a historic lighthouse situated in Massachusetts Bay, notable for guiding vessels at the entrance of Boston Harbor between Scituate and Nantasket Beach. The postcard highlights the lighthouse standing tall against a serene sky with pastel hues of pink and yellow at sunset, reflected in the calm waters below. Published by United Art Co. of Boston, Massachusetts, this postcard showcases the distinctive ribbed linen texture typical of mid-20th century postcards. The printed text on the back provides historical context, noting that Minot's Light was sold to the United States in 1847 and rebuilt in 1860. This piece is ideal for collectors interested in maritime history, New England landmarks, or vintage postcards with unique printing styles.