Vintage Québec Portes Kent Stone Gate Postcard 1949 Canada

$ 3.7

Country: Canada City: Québec Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949 Country of Origin: Canada Type: Litho Postcard Occasion: Travel Souvenir Theme: Architecture Era: Mid 20th Century Subject: Historical Landmark Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Continent: North America Region: Quebec

Description

Vintage Québec Portes Kent Stone Gate Postcard 1949 Canada. This vintage postcard features a vibrant color image of Portes Kent, a historic stone gate in Québec City, Canada. The postcard showcases the detailed stonework and architectural charm of the gate under a clear blue sky, framed by lush green trees. The image captures the quaint cobblestone street and the fortified structure, reflecting Québec's rich colonial heritage and European influences. Printed with a classic halftone lithography technique typical of mid-20th century postcards, this piece is marked as an original from Québec, with the text "19 - QUÉBEC - PORTES KENT." along the bottom edge. The reverse side reveals a 1949 postmark from Québec, along with three green 1-cent Canadian postage stamps featuring King George VI. The handwritten message and address add to the postcard's nostalgic appeal and historical authenticity, making it a desirable collectible for those interested in Canadian landmarks, vintage postcards, or historic architecture.