This is a photo-verified set of linen-era Mammoth Cave postcards—classic American travel souvenir ephemera from Kentucky’s famous cave system. You get a great mix of underground scenes (Echo River, formations, “Dead Sea”) plus a few on-the-ground park moments.
Several backs include printed descriptive text, and all show the Curt Teich Chicago “C.T. Art-Colortone” marking.
They’re ready to file, frame, or gift to the history-and-travel person in your life.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Set of vintage postcards (7)
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Size: standard postcard format
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Material: Linen-textured postcard stock (photo-verified texture)
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Color: Full color
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Origin or Maker: Curt Teich, Chicago — “C.T. Art-Colortone” (photo-verified)
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Year or Era: Linen era, likely early–mid 20th century (c. 1930s–1940s)
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GENRE: Travel Souvenir Ephemera
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Language / Pages: English / Not provided
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Identifiers: “Genuine Curteich-Chicago ‘C.T. Art-Colortone’ Post Card” (photo-verified); individual card codes visible include 9A-H2400, 9A-H2403, OB-H147 (others Not provided)
Design & Features
Scenes included (titles visible on fronts):
- Trail Side Cabins at Historic Entrance (Mammoth Cave National Park, KY)
- Snowball Dining Room (267 feet underground, 54°)
- Salt Petre Vats (operated during War of 1812)
- Echo River (360 feet underground)
- “Dead Sea”
- Hindu Temple and Onyx Temple (Frozen Niagara Entrance)
- Blind Fish found in Echo River (360 feet underground)
Backs: Divided backs with “Place One Cent Stamp Here”; several have printed descriptive text blocks (photo-verified).
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Linen texture and color still present; expected edge/corner wear from age; spotting/foxing on the backs of some cards (photo-verified, heavier on a few).
- See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Maker: Curt Teich & Co. (Chicago)
Curt Teich & Co. (Chicago) was one of the most recognizable American postcard makers of the early 20th century, known for richly colored souvenir views. This set is marked “Genuine Curteich-Chicago” and “C.T. Art-Colortone,” a line collectors often look for on linen-era cards.
A small stack of Mammoth Cave history—easy to collect, fun to display.
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Disclaimer
The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
