1941 Women at Laguna Shores Beach CA Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This vibrant linen-era postcard captures a stunning vista of Laguna Shores in Laguna Beach, California. The scene features three women in period attire enjoying the view of the rugged coastline, characterized by picturesque rocky coves and the deep blue Pacific. Lush foliage and colorful flower pots line the stone wall in the foreground, framing the coastal allure that made Laguna Beach a renowned artist community and travel destination in the mid-20th century.

Details

Era: Linen (1941)
City: Laguna Beach
State or Region: California
Country: United States
Topic: Laguna Shores, Laguna Beach Coastline, California Coastal Landscapes, 1940s Fashion, Seaside Tourism
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked Nov 21, 1943)
Postage: "Four Freedoms" Stamp; Postmarked Laguna Beach, CALIF.
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: R. M. Marriner, Laguna Beach, California
Printer: Genuine Curteich-Chicago (C.T. Art-Colortone)
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph

Additional Information

The card was published by R. M. Marriner, a prominent local name in Laguna Beach history. This circulated example was mailed in 1943 to West Englewood, New Jersey, and features a rare 1-cent "Four Freedoms" stamp issued during World War II. The handwritten message reflects the era, with the sender mentioning the beautiful Pacific and their thoughts being with the recipient.