1960s Sea Asters and Lilacs, Lake Pomme de Terre, Hermitage, Missouri

Imagine holding a vibrant piece of the coast in your hands, where delicate sea asters bloom with daisy-like petals in shades of white to soft lavender, their sunny yellow centers dancing alongside the dense, globe-shaped clusters of wild lilac. This vintage postcard captures that fleeting, serene beauty, inviting you to linger on the textures, colors, and quiet elegance of these hardy, sun-loving flowers. There is a gentle romance in the scene: a harmony of blooms that promises calm, inspiration, and a connection to nature’s subtle artistry.

Printed by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, this “Lusterchrome” card celebrates the classic mid-20th-century chromed photographic style, with rich color and glossy finish that makes the flowers almost tangible. The back reads greetings from Lake Pomme de Terre Hermitage, Missouri.

Sea asters (Erigeron glaucus) and wild lilac (Ceanothus) are both drought-tolerant and attract bees and butterflies, thriving in sunny, well-drained soil, often on bluffs and dunes. This postcard is perfect for collectors of vintage chrome postcards, botanical imagery, or regional history, offering both the romance of a floral scene and the historical significance of one of Missouri’s most scenic reservoirs. It is a timeless keepsake, evoking the beauty of nature and the quiet charm of mid-century Americana.

This vintage postcard would look lovely framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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