Vintage State House Beacon Hill Boston Linen Postcard Tichnor Bros
$ 1.03
Description
Vintage State House Beacon Hill Boston Linen Postcard Tichnor Bros. This vintage postcard features a vibrant linen-textured image of the iconic Massachusetts State House located on Beacon Hill in Boston. The colorful illustration highlights the building's distinctive golden dome and classical architectural details, framed by lush green trees. Printed by the renowned Tichnor Bros., this postcard captures a historic landmark rich in American history, dating back to the cornerstone laid in 1795 and the significant 1889 extension. The back of the postcard provides a brief historical description of the site and instructions for postage, indicating its early 20th-century production era. The postcard measures the standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches and is a collectible piece for enthusiasts of Boston history, vintage postcards, and Americana. Its linen finish adds a tactile dimension that was popular in postcards printed in the 1930s and 1940s, making it a charming and nostalgic collectible item.
