{"product_id":"mt-baker-washington-linen-era-postcard-graycraft","title":"Mt. Baker Washington Linen Era Postcard Graycraft Natural Finish Rothermel Scenic View","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eBeautifully composed mid-century postcard capturing the rugged majesty of Mt. Baker in Washington State.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eBlack-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eThis black and white postcard features \u003cstrong\u003eMt. Baker \u003c\/strong\u003erising 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eGraycraft Card Co\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003eBased on the operating dates of both Graycraft (1939–1953) and Rothermel (through 1945), the postcard can be confidently dated to the 1939–1945 period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003eA desirable piece for collectors of Washington State imagery, mountain landscapes, and vintage scenic postcards.\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003eVery good condition with light handling wear, consistent with age. Will ship in a protective postcard sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graycraft Card Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39861281849411,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/Washington_Mt._Baker_Mountains.jpg?v=1778011793","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/mt-baker-washington-linen-era-postcard-graycraft","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}