Vintage Postcard 1939 Blue Ridge Mt Sunset Skyline Dr Norfolk Western Railway VA

Social History: A travel update from "Mary Elon" to Catherine Armstrong in San Antonio. It captures a peaceful pre-WWII summer vacation moment in Virginia:

Hello Catherine: Well here I am in Virginia having a grand time. However, I'll be home by the 17th. Don't forget to call me up. Lots of love - Mary Elon. 

Scene: A vibrant sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains, viewed from Skyline Drive of Virginia. The neon yellows and deep purple clouds are characteristic of the high-saturation dyes used during the early linen era. Includes a unique "Photo thru Courtesy of Norfolk & Western Railway" credit on the front.

Era: Linen Era 

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Type: Linen

Publisher: Asheville Post Card Co

Condition: Used/Posted. Features some authentic postal wear with stray cancellation ink from the postal machine across the sky area and some paper skinning on the back top. The handwriting is incredibly neat and legible.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.