Vintage Postcard 1936 Shaws Garden St Louis MO Interior Greenhouse Bonds Slogan
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- SizeStandard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
- ConditionGood
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Social History: The message is from Mae Perry to Mr. & Mrs. Otto Boesel and Mildred in Chicago, Ill. Sent just before Labor Day, Mae writes:"Having a lovely visit with my Mother the weather is so nice & cool... expect to be back Labor Day."This provides a sweet snapshot of Depression-era family travel and the relief of a "cool" Missouri summer.Scene: A lush, color-saturated view of the Interior of the Green House at Shaw’s Garden (now the Missouri Botanical Garden) in St. Louis, Missouri.Postal History: The card features a crisp 1936 Saint Louis machine cancellation. Most notably, the cancel includes a patriotic postal slogan: "BUY U.S. SAVINGS BONDS — ASK YOUR POSTMASTER." This is a fantastic piece of pre-WWII propaganda, encouraging citizens to invest in government bonds during the Great Depression.The 1927 brick bungalow house, which was delivered to still stands in Chicago today!Era: Linen Period (1930–1945)Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"Type: Linen lithographPublisher: E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. (Code: 13435)Condition: Strong corners and edges with no creases or tearsThis is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.
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