Vintage Redlands California Smiley's Heights Postcard by Detroit Photo Co.
$ 2.64
Description
Vintage Redlands California Smiley's Heights Postcard by Detroit Photo Co.. This vintage postcard features a picturesque view of Redlands, California, captured from Smiley's Heights. The scenic image highlights a lush landscape with palm trees and evergreens in the foreground, a winding road with a horse-drawn carriage, and the snow-capped mountains of the San Bernardino range in the background. The postcard is a color lithograph produced by the Detroit Photographic Company, a well-known publisher famed for its high-quality photographic postcards from the early 20th century. Printed on 'Phostint' card stock, this piece exemplifies the vibrant color printing techniques used in the 1910s-1920s era to bring landscapes to life. The back of the postcard includes divided back printing typical of the time, with postage rates indicating use in the United States and Canada. Collectors will appreciate the historical and geographical significance of this image, showcasing Southern California's natural beauty and early 20th-century transportation methods. This postcard is ideal for those interested in vintage California memorabilia, scenic postcards, and early photographic printing methods.
