• Mt Baker Washington Linen Era Postcard Graycraft Natural Finish Rothermel Scenic View
  • Mount Baker SEATTLE WASHINGTON Antique Real Photo Postcard Circa 1930 to 1945
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Mt. Baker Washington Linen Era Postcard Graycraft Natural Finish Rothermel Scenic View

Mt. Baker Washington Linen Era Postcard Graycraft Natural Finish Rothermel Scenic View

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
"Mt. Baker, Washington"
Publisher:
Rothermel News Agency
Type:
Standard Size Postcard (3 ½” x 5 ½”)
Subject:
Mountain landscape
Style:
Scenic landscape photography
Era:
Early 20th Century (1900 - 1945)
Circa:
1939 - 1945
Print type:
Halftone (Photomechanical reproduction)
Condition:
Very good-excellent (VG-EX)
Color:
Black & white
Postcard:
Linen
Location:
Mt. Baker, Washington USA
Postmark:
Unposted | Unused
Notes:
“Natural-Finish” card by Graycraft Card Co., Danville, Virginia

Low stock: 2 left

Beautifully composed mid-century postcard capturing the rugged majesty of Mt. Baker in Washington State.

Collector’s Note

Black-and-white “Natural Finish” postcards from the late 1930s–1940s offer a transitional style between linen color cards and earlier photographic views, prized for their tonal depth and atmospheric landscapes.

This black and white postcard features Mt. Baker rising dramatically beyond a foreground of evergreen forest and a reflective alpine lake, a classic composition highlighting the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The image’s strong contrast and fine detail are characteristic of halftone photomechanical printing used during the late Linen Era.

Produced by Graycraft Card Co. of Danville, Virginia, and published by Rothermel News Agency, the card is marked as a “Natural-Finish” example—a designation used for higher-quality printed scenic views during the mid-20th century.

Based on the operating dates of both Graycraft (1939–1953) and Rothermel (through 1945), the postcard can be confidently dated to the 1939–1945 period.

A desirable piece for collectors of Washington State imagery, mountain landscapes, and vintage scenic postcards.

Very good condition with light handling wear, consistent with age. Will ship in a protective postcard sleeve.

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Postcard Eras & Collecting Guide

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