Vintage Postcard 1957 RCMP Mounties Quebec Chateau Frontenac Ste Anne Cancel
Social History: Sent on November 6, 1957, this card captures the classic mid-century vacation experience. The message from "Bunny & Buleh" to friends in Amesbury, Massachusetts, highlights the "wonderful time" American tourists had exploring the scenery of the "French Province."
1957 was a landmark year for the region, as the nearby Shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, where the card is postmarked from, reached a record-breaking two million annual visitors.
Scene: The "Natural Color Card" process gives the image that distinct 1950s cinematic saturation—the sky is an impossibly bright blue, and the "Red Serge" uniforms of the RCMP officers pop against the green copper roofs of the hotel.
Era: Chrome Era (1939-present)
Publisher: A Mike Roberts Color Production (Berkeley, CA)
Type: Lithograph in Canada using the "Natural Color" process
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Condition: The front is bright and glossy; the back features clear, legible handwriting and a well-preserved stamp and postmark.
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.