Cotton Steamer at New Orleans Dock Scene 1913 Vintage Postcard
$6.99
Condition: Pre-owned. With mild edgewear. Typical. This vintage photochrome postcard captures a bustling dock scene at New Orleans, Louisiana, featuring a cotton steamer next to large stacks of cotton bales ready ... Read More
Condition: Pre-owned. With mild edgewear. Typical.
This vintage photochrome postcard captures a bustling dock scene at New Orleans, Louisiana, featuring a cotton steamer next to large stacks of cotton bales ready for shipment. The vibrant colorization and detailed depiction of the ship and cotton bales highlight the importance of New Orleans as a major cotton market and shipping hub. Printed by the Detroit Publishing Co., this postcard is a licensed reprint using the popular 'Phostint' color printing process, known for its rich and vivid imagery.Measuring the standard postcard size of approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches, this piece represents the photochrome era spanning 1939 to the present, showcasing the classic chrome finish that enhances the depth and clarity of the scene. The back bears a handwritten message dated June 9, 1913, with a clear postal cancellation and a green US postage stamp valued at one cent, adding historical postal interest. A great collectible for enthusiasts of maritime history, industrial scenes, and New Orleans memorabilia, this postcard offers a charming glimpse into early 20th-century trade and commerce.
This vintage photochrome postcard captures a bustling dock scene at New Orleans, Louisiana, featuring a cotton steamer next to large stacks of cotton bales ready for shipment. The vibrant colorization and detailed depiction of the ship and cotton bales highlight the importance of New Orleans as a major cotton market and shipping hub. Printed by the Detroit Publishing Co., this postcard is a licensed reprint using the popular 'Phostint' color printing process, known for its rich and vivid imagery.Measuring the standard postcard size of approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches, this piece represents the photochrome era spanning 1939 to the present, showcasing the classic chrome finish that enhances the depth and clarity of the scene. The back bears a handwritten message dated June 9, 1913, with a clear postal cancellation and a green US postage stamp valued at one cent, adding historical postal interest. A great collectible for enthusiasts of maritime history, industrial scenes, and New Orleans memorabilia, this postcard offers a charming glimpse into early 20th-century trade and commerce.
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