Whale Watching Humpbacks off Massachusetts 1986 Postcard
$5.99
Condition: Pre-owned. With mild edgewear. Typical. This vintage postcard captures the thrilling experience of whale watching off the Massachusetts coast, featuring striking photochrome images of Humpback Whales. P ... Read More
Condition: Pre-owned. With mild edgewear. Typical.
This vintage postcard captures the thrilling experience of whale watching off the Massachusetts coast, featuring striking photochrome images of Humpback Whales. Printed as a lithograph and measuring a standard continental size (6 x 4 inches), the card showcases the distinctive chrome finish typical of the 1960s era, adding vibrant color and depth to the scenes. The front displays two vivid images: one of a whale's tail and another of a whale breaching near a boat, highlighting the unique behavior of lobtailing seen in these majestic creatures.Published by Klein Post Card Services, the postcard includes informative text about the natural history of Humpback Whales (Megaptera Novaeangliae) and their identification through unique skin markings called stove bolts. This licensed reprint piece offers both collectors and nature enthusiasts a glimpse into mid-20th century wildlife tourism on the northeastern U.S. coast. Its cultural and natural significance, combined with the classic photochrome printing technique, makes this postcard a special collectible for those interested in marine life, New England memorabilia, and vintage travel ephemera.
This vintage postcard captures the thrilling experience of whale watching off the Massachusetts coast, featuring striking photochrome images of Humpback Whales. Printed as a lithograph and measuring a standard continental size (6 x 4 inches), the card showcases the distinctive chrome finish typical of the 1960s era, adding vibrant color and depth to the scenes. The front displays two vivid images: one of a whale's tail and another of a whale breaching near a boat, highlighting the unique behavior of lobtailing seen in these majestic creatures.Published by Klein Post Card Services, the postcard includes informative text about the natural history of Humpback Whales (Megaptera Novaeangliae) and their identification through unique skin markings called stove bolts. This licensed reprint piece offers both collectors and nature enthusiasts a glimpse into mid-20th century wildlife tourism on the northeastern U.S. coast. Its cultural and natural significance, combined with the classic photochrome printing technique, makes this postcard a special collectible for those interested in marine life, New England memorabilia, and vintage travel ephemera.
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