Lush green cycads and ferns fill the foreground and line a narrow, winding dirt path. Above, the tall, arched glass and steel ceiling of the conservatory allows soft light to filter through, illuminating the dense tropical foliage. Text at the top reads: Cycad and Fern House, Shaw’s Gardens, St. Louis, Mo. Vintage postcard.
The back of the postcard is an uncirculated "Post Card" in blue ink. The left side contains a brief text description about Shaw's Garden and the publisher information: "Tichnor Quality Views" Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Made only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass. The number 63220 is printed in the bottom left corner. The right side is blank for an address and stamp.
Lush green cycads and ferns fill the foreground and line a narrow, winding dirt path. Above, the tall, arched glass and steel ceiling of the conservatory allows soft light to filter through, illuminating the dense tropical foliage. Text at the top reads: Cycad and Fern House, Shaw’s Gardens, St. Louis, Mo. Vintage postcard.
The back of the postcard is an uncirculated "Post Card" in blue ink. The left side contains a brief text description about Shaw's Garden and the publisher information: "Tichnor Quality Views" Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Made only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass. The number 63220 is printed in the bottom left corner. The right side is blank for an address and stamp.

1930s St. Louis MO Shaw’s Garden Vintage Postcard of Fern House

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About This Vintage Postcard

The quiet stillness of a botanical sanctuary is captured here, where the lush, vibrant greens of ancient fronds create a world entirely their own. This view of the Cycad and Fern House at Shaw’s Gardens depicting the interior of what is now the world-renowned Linnean House.

Details

Era: Linen, 1930s (early 1930s)
City: St. Louis
State: Missouri
Country: United States of America
Topics: Botanical Gardens, Conservatories, Nature, Shaw's Gardens, Missouri Botanical Garden, Greenhouse, Landmarks
Artist Photographer: Unknown
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Publisher: Tichnor Quality Views, Tichnor Bros., Inc. of Boston, Massachusetts.

Additional Information

The back features a brief description of Shaw's Garden as the largest and one of the most beautiful in the United States, covering 100 acres. This vintage postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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