About This Vintage Postcard
A sprawling mantle of ivy clings to the dark stone of this historic manor, once the celebrated showcase for Cushman Colonial Creations. These white-shuttered windows looked out from under a wide, protective gable while the house served as a living gallery for the rugged, maple-finished elegance of early American furniture. The Old Stone House stands as a quiet anchor of history, evoking a deep sense of permanence and a mid-century nostalgia for the simple craftsmanship that has weathered centuries to remain a silent witness to the changing world around it.
Details
Era: Chrome 1940s (1940)
City: North Bennington
State: Vermont
Country: United States of America
Topics: Historic Buildings, Colonial Architecture, Museums, Furniture, Advertising
Artist/Photographer: Not Noted
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: H. T. Cushman Mfg. Co., North Bennington, Vt.
Printer: Unknown
Additional Information
This card features the Old Stone House in North Bennington, Vermont, built from Vermont Blue Stone in 1838. Based on the advertisement for the Cushman Colonial Creations line, which launched in 1933, this card dates to approximately 1940. It was published by the H. T. Cushman Mfg. Co. to promote their furniture exhibit, which was famously housed in this building directly across from their factory.
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