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1912 Art Institute Chicago Postcard Albertype Co. Divided Back

ID CP-KKTNAY6BPR · CP Score 199 (estimate)

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Condition: Used postcard with creases, corner wear, and typical collector handling marks. Postally used with legible postmark and message. Please review all images closely with your own eyes to form your own opinion.

CP Score 199
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1912 Art Institute Chicago Postcard by Albertype Co.


Standard size approximately 3.5 x 5.5 inches. Divided back format, postmarked Chicago 1912 with stamp and handwritten message on reverse.


What You're Getting:


  • Vintage 1912 Art Institute of Chicago postcard
  • Original Albertype Co. Chicago publication
  • Postmarked from Chicago with full message and stamp
  • Dimensions: approximately 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 cm)


Historical Context / Interesting Facts / Transcription:


The Albertype Company, founded in 1890, was known for producing postcards and viewbooks using photo-mechanical reproduction techniques until 1952.


Transcription: Postmark Chicago ILL 18 5-00 PM 1912; stamp present; address Mrs. Loyd Burt 830 White Ave Fremont O.; handwritten message on reverse (partially legible: Dear [illegible] all is well here...).


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CP Score: 199.3

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Item details

Era
Divided Back
Type
Postcard
Year Manufactured
1912
Subject/Theme
Art Institute City View
Posted
Yes
Size
Standard
Publisher
Albertype Co. Chicago
Country of Origin
United States
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Region
Illinois
City
Chicago
Subject
Architecture
Country
United States
Theme
Architecture
Unit of Sale
Single Unit
Postage Condition
Posted
Original/Licensed Reprint
Original
Time Period Manufactured
1900-1919
Material
Paper
Continent
North America
Features
Divided Back
Postmark
Chicago ILL 1912