A striking pair of oversized vintage California redwood postcards—classic roadside-souvenir photography featuring towering “giant tree” imagery and a massive fallen redwood log.
One card is dated Oct 1, 1941 in the written message, with memorable stats about the tree’s height and size—an instant conversation piece for a desk display, frame wall, or ephemera box.
The images have that warm, sepia-toned “old California road trip” feel collectors love. Photo-verified and ready to enjoy.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Historical postcard lot (2)
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Size: 11 × 3.5 in (one postcard); second postcard size Not provided
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Material: Photo postcard cardstock (paper)
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Color: Sepia/black & white tones
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Origin or Maker: California souvenir postcards (Santa Cruz, CA + Richardson Grove/Redwood Highway, CA); publisher Not provided
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Year or Era: Dated in message Oct 1, 1941 (1940s)
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GENRE: Travel Ephemera
Design & Features
- Oversized “long” postcard format (panoramic style)
- Front captions visible:
- “A Fallen Giant — Richardson Grove — Redwood Highway, Cal” (visible on the panoramic log scene)
- Giant tree view labeled “Santa Cruz, Cal” (full tall-tree image; exact printed line partially obscured in photos)
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Message details visible (back): “On October 1, 1941 I visited Santa Cruz, California Redwood Reserve…” plus tree measurements (306 ft tall after losing 75 ft in a wind storm; 22 ft diameter; 66 ft circumference). Also a second back shows similar notes in pencil.
Condition
Grade: Good
Notes: Noticeable age wear consistent with a handled/kept postcard: corner rounding, edge wear, light surface scuffs, and warm toning. Writing present on at least one card (typed note + initials) and another shows pencil notes; backs may show light spotting/age marks. 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.
If you love old road-trip America, these giants deserve a spot on your shelf.
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 flat or upright in a sleeve, 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.
