{"product_id":"east-tawas-michigan-postcards","title":"East Tawas Michigan Postcards 1933 and 1935, Lovers Retreat, Lot of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese two vintage East Tawas Michigan linen postcards feature Lovers Retreat and a scenic woodland road, both printed by Curt Teich in the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage postcard bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 postcards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/michigan-great-lakes\" title=\"East Tawas, Michigan postcards\"\u003e East Tawas, Michigan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curt Teich, Chicago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e C.T. Art-Colortone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1933 and 1935\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed linen-textured postcard cardstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each measures 5.5 x 3.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Two Postcards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Lovers Retreat, East Tawas, Michigan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in 1933.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurt Teich production code 3A-H1621.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful wooded waterfront scene with rocks, trees, and a small boat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted greeting reads \"Greetings from East Tawas, Michigan.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal green 1-cent George Washington postage stamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten message describes a three-week vacation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressed to a recipient in Saginaw, Michigan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Scenic Road, East Tawas, Michigan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in 1935.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurt Teich production code 5A-H2238.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful tree-lined road with autumn foliage and a white guardrail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted greeting reads \"Greetings from East Tawas, Michigan.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal brown 1.5-cent postage stamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostmarked Tawas City, Michigan, August 18, 1947.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten message and address to Saginaw, Michigan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition: Good Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraded Good vintage condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth postcards retain bright, colorful scenic illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth printed titles remain clear and readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal postage stamps remain attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth postcards retain their handwritten correspondence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo rips or tears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth cards retain their original rectangular shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues and Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight age toning on the cream-colored borders and reverse sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor corner and edge wear from handling and mailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall surface marks consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten messages and addresses cover portions of the reverse sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostal markings appear on the mailed cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50652456845567,"sku":"B5-T15-3540","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/East_Tawas_Michigan_postcards.jpg?v=1791913750","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/east-tawas-michigan-postcards","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}