Vintage Linen Postcard Lower Manhattan NYC Skyline Curteich Art-Colortone 1950s

$ 5.02

City: New York City Subject: Cityscape Country of Origin: United States Country: United States Continent: North America Era: Chrome (1939-present) Postage Condition: Posted Region: New York Theme: Cities Towns

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Vintage Linen Postcard Lower Manhattan NYC Skyline Curteich Art-Colortone 1950s. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover the vibrant history of New York City with this genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone" linen postcard, showcasing the iconic Lower Manhattan skyline. This captivating view captures the majestic array of skyscrapers, including the distinctive Woolworth Building, all set against a picturesque sky with a hint of a grand bridge structure in the upper right. The unique linen texture, a hallmark of this printing technique, adds a tangible quality to the detailed illustration, making the cityscape come alive. Published by Alfred Mainzer, a prominent distributor of Curteich postcards, this piece offers a glimpse into New York's mid-20th-century architectural grandeur. The vivid colorization technique employed by Curteich was renowned for its ability to enhance the visual appeal of scenes, making this postcard a charming historical artifact. It's a superb collectible for enthusiasts of New York City history, vintage postcards, or those seeking a tangible connection to the bustling metropolis of yesteryear. The reverse side features a postmark and period-appropriate postage, further cementing its historical authenticity.