Antique Postcard 1924 San Jose CA Midwinter Booster Oranges Roses Typewritten
Social History: Unlike most handwritten cards, this one was professionally typed, giving it a unique aesthetic. The phrase "we will never be satisfied in the west" is a fascinating counter-narrative. While the front of the card sells the California dream, the message reveals the homesickness of East Coast transplants.
Scene: Receiving a card showing ripe fruit and blooming flowers presented California as a "Sanitized Eden" where the laws of nature—specifically death and decay in winter—simply didn’t apply.
Era: White Border (1915–1930)
Publisher: Pacific Novelty Co. (Series C-1036)
Type: White Border Printed Lithograph
Standard Size: 3.5 x 5.5"
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.