East Tawas Michigan Postcards 1933 and 1935, Lovers Retreat, Lot of 2
$19.99
These two vintage East Tawas Michigan linen postcards feature Lovers Retreat and a scenic woodland road, both printed by Curt Teich in the 1930s.
Both postcards are in good vintage condition, with colorful fronts, clean surfaces, and no rips or tears. Both have handwritten messages, addresses, and original postage stamps on the reverse.
Curt Teich's Art-Colortone postcards captured American vacation destinations in bright colors during the 1930s. These two scenes preserve a look at East Tawas when wooded roads, quiet waterfronts, and lakeside retreats drew visitors to northern Michigan.
Details
- Item: Vintage postcard bundle
- Quantity: 2 postcards
- Location: East Tawas, Michigan
- Maker: Curt Teich, Chicago
- Series: C.T. Art-Colortone
- Dates: 1933 and 1935
- Material: Printed linen-textured postcard cardstock
- Measurements: Each measures 5.5 x 3.75 inches
- Condition: Good vintage
The Two Postcards
1. Lovers Retreat, East Tawas, Michigan
- Printed in 1933.
- Curt Teich production code 3A-H1621.
- Colorful wooded waterfront scene with rocks, trees, and a small boat.
- Printed greeting reads "Greetings from East Tawas, Michigan."
- Original green 1-cent George Washington postage stamp.
- Handwritten message describes a three-week vacation.
- Addressed to a recipient in Saginaw, Michigan.
2. Scenic Road, East Tawas, Michigan
- Printed in 1935.
- Curt Teich production code 5A-H2238.
- Colorful tree-lined road with autumn foliage and a white guardrail.
- Printed greeting reads "Greetings from East Tawas, Michigan."
- Original brown 1.5-cent postage stamp.
- Postmarked Tawas City, Michigan, August 18, 1947.
- Handwritten message and address to Saginaw, Michigan.
Condition: Good Vintage
Positives
- Graded Good vintage condition.
- Both postcards retain bright, colorful scenic illustrations.
- Both printed titles remain clear and readable.
- Original postage stamps remain attached.
- Both postcards retain their handwritten correspondence.
- No rips or tears.
- Both cards retain their original rectangular shape.
Issues and Wear
- Light age toning on the cream-colored borders and reverse sides.
- Minor corner and edge wear from handling and mailing.
- Small surface marks consistent with age.
- Handwritten messages and addresses cover portions of the reverse sides.
- Postal markings appear on the mailed cards.
The original messages add another piece of everyday Michigan history. One sender describes a summer vacation, while the other card carries a 1947 postal cancellation. Together, they preserve both the landscape and the personal correspondence of an earlier generation.
If you collect Michigan postcards, Curt Teich linen cards, or East Tawas memorabilia, these two colorful scenes offer a small glimpse of northern Michigan vacation history. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
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- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
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