1960s Deer in the Snow: Grayling, Michigan

Step into a quiet winter wonderland with this vintage postcard featuring a herd of white-tailed deer in a snow-covered forest. The scene captures the beauty and serenity of Northern Michigan in winter, with the deer appearing healthy and sleek, a testament to the careful supplementary feeding noted in the original description. For wildlife enthusiasts, deer lovers, or collectors of mid-century natural history imagery, this postcard evokes the charm and tranquility of a northern winter landscape.

This chrome-style postcard was produced by The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, using an Ektachrome transparency to achieve crisp colors and fine detail. The design was marketed as a “Vacationland Scene” and is titled “Greetings From Grayling, Michigan – Deer in the Snow.” The image includes a small fawn among the herd, adding to the pastoral and inviting quality of the scene.

Circa 1960s, the postcard reflects the mid-century popularity of chrome postcards, which were prized for their vibrant, glossy colors. With its winter setting, peaceful wildlife scene, and historical vacationland marketing, this card is a collectible piece for enthusiasts of natural history, vintage postcards, or Michigan landscapes.

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

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