Vintage Travel Ephemera — Mammoth Cave Kentucky Linen Postcard Set (Linen Era) — Curt Teich “C.T. American Art” | 6 Scenic Views, Travel Ephemera

This is a set of six vintage linen postcards featuring Mammoth Cave, Kentucky—classic travel ephemera with that textured linen look collectors love. Because Mammoth Cave is famous for being the world’s longest cave system, these cards double as a neat slice of American tourism history.

You’ll get a mix of cave scenes and named locations like Star Chamber, Drapery Room, and Ruins of Karnak. Photo-verified and ready for framing, collecting, or happy-mail writing.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Vintage linen postcard set (6 cards)
• Size:  standard postcard size 
• Material: Cardstock/paper (linen-textured print)
• Color: Full color (multi-color scenes with cream backs)
• Origin or Maker: Genuine Curteich—Chicago, “C.T. American Art” (Curt Teich Co.) (as printed on backs)
• Year or Era: Linen-era style; early-to-mid 20th century (Not provided)
• GENRE: Travel Ephemera / Americana Postcards
• Language / Pages: English / Not applicable
• Identifiers: Visible postcard numbers include 103125, 14669, 9A-H2396 (others: Not provided)

Design & Features

Format: Divided-back postcards with “Place One Cent Stamp Here” box (as shown)

Scenes (as titled on fronts):

1. Historic Entrance to Mammoth Cave, Ky.
2. Star Chamber in the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky
3. “Drapery Room” in the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky — Frozen Niagara Entrance
4. Crystal Lake in Mammoth Cave, Ky. — Frozen Niagara Entrance
5. Ruins of Karnak in Mammoth Cave, Ky.
6. One additional Mammoth Cave interior view of Crystal Lake  

Back text: At least one card includes a short printed description (example shown for Star Chamber)

Condition Grade: Good

Notes: Light-to-moderate edge and corner wear; some cards show spotting/toning on the backs (photo-visible). A mild curve/warp is visible in-hand on at least one card. No handwriting or postage is visible in photos.

• 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 Author / Maker: Curt Teich Co. (Curteich), Chicago

Curt Teich Co. (Curteich), Chicago is one of the best-known American postcard publishers, and its “C.T. American Art” line is especially loved for vibrant color and linen-textured printing. These are the kind of classic souvenir cards that helped define early-to-mid 20th century travel collecting.

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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.