{"product_id":"vintage-michigan-postcard-bundle-ss-badger-harrison","title":"Vintage Michigan Postcard Bundle | S.S. Badger Ludington \u0026 Harrison Bear Postcards","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eThis vintage Michigan postcard bundle includes two black-and-white travel souvenir postcards: one showing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eS.S. Badger\u003c\/strong\u003e at Ludington, Michigan, and one showing a bear scene from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eHarrison, Michigan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eBoth are used postcards with postmarks, stamps, handwriting, and visible age wear, making them a nice small bundle for Michigan ephemera collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eThe S.S. Badger card connects to Great Lakes ferry history, while the Harrison bear postcard has that classic northern Michigan souvenir feel. Together, they make a simple, displayable pair for a Michigan collection, lake house shelf, scrapbook, or local history file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harrison card appears postmarked 1936; S.S. Badger card appears postmarked 1953\u003cbr data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eItem type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage postcard\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/bundles-lots\" title=\"bundle and lots\"\u003e bundle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eNumber of postcards:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003cbr data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eLocations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ludington, Michigan and Harrison, Michigan\u003cbr data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/strong\u003e S.S. Badger ferry \/ ship and bear scene\u003cbr data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Vintage Memorabilia \u0026amp; Rare Ephemera\"\u003ePrinted paper postcards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black-and-white \/ sepia-toned photographic images with cream postcard borders\u003cbr data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eSize\/Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each measures approx. 5.5 x 3.75 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eDesign notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both cards are used, stamped, postmarked, and handwritten on the back\u003cbr data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003ePublisher\/marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e S.S. Badger postcard back reads “All Rights Reserved — The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee”\u003cbr data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003eUse\/display ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michigan postcard collection, Great Lakes history display, scrapbook, shadow box, cabin decor, lake house shelf, local history ephemera, or small gift for a Michigan collector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"3001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003e∙ Both postcards are present and readable with clear Michigan place names.\u003cbr data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2740\"\u003e∙ S.S. Badger image remains strong with visible ship detail and handwritten front caption.\u003cbr data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003e∙ Harrison bear postcard has a clear printed location label at the bottom.\u003cbr data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e∙ Both backs retain stamps, postmarks, handwritten messages, and original postal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003e∙ S.S. Badger postcard has a visible tear\/crease at the upper left area and additional creasing along the left side.\u003cbr data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3142\"\u003e∙ Both cards show age toning, corner wear, edge wear, surface marks, and handling wear.\u003cbr data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003e∙ Harrison bear postcard has heavier contrast\/fading in the image area and general age discoloration.\u003cbr data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003e∙ Backs show postal ink, handwriting, stamp residue\/marks, and normal mailed-postcard wear.\u003cbr data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3430\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003eSold as a two-card bundle exactly as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3527\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3527\"\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3739\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal wear; clean.\u003cbr data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3611\"\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e light wear; clean; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3646\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3657\"\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e noticeable wear.\u003cbr data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3677\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3688\"\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3764\"\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"4151\"\u003eThe S.S. Badger is a meaningful subject for Great Lakes and Michigan transportation collectors. Lake Michigan Carferry notes that Ludington was a major car ferry port during the 1950s, with ships carrying freight and passengers across Lake Michigan, and the S.S. Badger and S.S. Spartan were 410-foot sister ships tied to that era of ferry service. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4476\"\u003eThe Harrison bear postcard adds a northern Michigan souvenir angle, the kind of small paper piece that often appeals to collectors of place-based memories. This bundle works well for someone who collects Michigan towns, Great Lakes travel, old ferries, or everyday mailed postcards with real handwriting and postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4497\" data-end=\"4665\"\u003eA modest but character-rich Michigan paper bundle — the kind of small local-history find that feels right at home in a postcard box, scrapbook, or lake cottage display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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