{"product_id":"528","title":"1940s Mountain Rhododendron in Bloom North Carolina Vintage Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA profound forest stillness settles over this lush mid-century scene where clusters of delicate pink and white mountain rhododendrons emerge from the emerald shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Framed by a rugged tree trunk, this 1948 view captures the unhurried beauty of the high country in full bloom, inviting a nostalgic look at the timeless, sun-drenched flora that has defined Western North Carolina for generations. The personal handwritten message on the reverse, sent from a \"wonderful vacation\" in Hendersonville, adds a layer of genuine human connection to this classic botanical portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Linen 1940s\u003cbr\u003eCity: Hendersonville (Mailed from)\u003cbr\u003eState: North Carolina\u003cbr\u003eCountry: United States of America\u003cbr\u003eTopics: Mountain Rhododendron, Botanical Art, U.S. Forest Service, Vacation Life, Hendersonville NC\u003cbr\u003eArtist\/Photographer: Photo by U.S. Forest Service\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Circulated (Postmarked September 7, 1948)\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Vertical (Portrait)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Asheville Post Card Co. Asheville N.C.\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Unknown (Serial E-8870)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis circulated linen postcard features a crisp postmark dated September 7, 1948, from Hendersonville, N.C. It is franked with a green 1-cent George Washington stamp from the 1938 Presidential Series. The message, written by \"Grace\" to a friend in Van Wert, Ohio, provides a charming snapshot of mid-century vacation life, mentioning the \"ideal\" weather and the \"good meals\" at a local boarding house. The front features photography by the U.S. Forest Service and carries the production number N-782.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe message: Sept 6-48. Hi- This is a wonderful vacation for me. The weather is ideal. Am staying at a boarding house. The meals are good. I'll be so lazy when I go home, I won't want to go to work. Lots of Love Grace.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis postcard is a delightful collectible for enthusiasts of botanical photography, linen-era postcards, and vintage Western North Carolina scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45024015515837,"sku":"528","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/528.jpg?v=1775356259","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/528","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}