Vintage Postcard Rhyolite Ghost Town Bottle House Nevada Mojave Desert
$ 4.23
Description
Vintage Postcard Rhyolite Ghost Town Bottle House Nevada Mojave Desert. Constructed in 1906 by Tom Kelly, the building is a remarkable example of desert folk architecture, utilizing thousands of glass bottles embedded in mortar—a creative solution for building materials in a remote mining camp. This vintage chrome-era postcard features the famous Bottle House located in the historic ghost town of Rhyolite, Nevada. Constructed in 1906 by Tom Kelly, the building is a remarkable example of desert folk architecture, utilizing thousands of glass bottles embedded in mortar—a creative solution for building materials in a remote mining camp. The image captures the unique texture of the bottle-lined walls alongside an eclectic collection of desert antiques and artifacts scattered across the foreground. Produced by Mike Roberts of Berkeley, California, and distributed by the Desert Supply Company of Las Vegas, this card showcases the vivid colors typical of mid-century 'Natural Color' printing techniques. The scene provides a nostalgic look at a classic Mojave Desert roadside attraction, highlighting the ingenuity of early Nevada pioneers. This piece is a fantastic addition for collectors of Americana, ghost town memorabilia, or unique architectural history. SHIPPING COST: ALL ORDERS ARE EXPIDITED, ORDERS ARE TYPICALLY SHIPPED WITHIN TWO HOURS OF MY RECEIPT OF PAYMENT UNLESS I AM OUT OF TOWN SOURCING NEW ITEMS OR MY STORE IS IN VACATION MODE BOTH OF THESE MITIGATING FACTORS ARE RARE. SEE MULTIPLE SCANS OF ITEM. Please use eBay magnifier for a more detailed view of the item. CONDITION: Moderate wear and some soiling. Combined shipping always available on multiple items. PLEASE USE THE E-BAY SHOPPING CART AS IT MAKES COMBINED SHIPPING EASIER TO SEE. Thank you! I have a great passion for collecting postcards, photographs and ephemera. My store offers many rare and hard to find items as well as always being able to guarantee their authenticity as vintage and genuine. Each week I will be posting rare, unusual, high-quality and unique items for the advanced, intermediate and beginning collector. Our items are ALWAYS vintage. Please bookmark our store and I look forward to helping you build your collections!
