This is a Union Pacific Railroad Pictorial Post Card — basically a commercial that you get to pay for. “A summer vacation outing on one of these Western guest ranches provides zestful recreation and healthful activities that can scarcely be duplicated elsewhere.” Well, with the possible exception of nudist colonies. Oh, forgive me, I didn’t [...]
I continue to be amazed at the vivid colors from Kay Anthony’s postcard collection. This is a “Genuine Curteich C.T. Art-Colortone”, number 2B-H1375, indicating manufacture in 1932. The resolution is also remarkable; you can make out a Coca-Cola sign on the building inside the letter E. Kay’s home in Spartanburg was only 20 miles down [...]
I have finally gone through most of the 1,000+ postcards I acquired on September 17, and by far the most striking collection is that apparently belonging to Kay Anthony of Spartanburg, South Carolina. She collected (as far as I know, and judging from what I purchased) just under 200 postcards during the late 40′s and [...]
Over the years, I have been adding to this collection piecemeal, usually while on vacation. This applies to both vintage and modern cards. Modern cards get picked up at grocery stores and souvenir shops. Vintage cards, of course, usually get picked up at antique shops, and the wife and I almost never go to antique [...]
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