Vintage Postcard 1971 Assateague Island MD Beach Girl Seagulls Berlin Maryland

Social History: "Dear Mother We’re sorry you can’t be with us it’s really nice. Hope to see you in August will be back home Aug 13. Love Eleanor + all."

In 1971, Assateague Island was just celebrating its sixth year as a National Seashore, and this card reflects the booming popularity of the park as a family destination during that era.

Scene: A nostalgic "action" photo titled "Sea Gull Time!". It depicts a young girl in a red beach jacket and polka-dot swimsuit playing with a flock of seagulls on a vast, sunny stretch of Assateague beach

Postal History: This postcard is a classic piece of Worcester County, Maryland history. It was mailed from Berlin, MD (the gateway to the shore) on August 9, 1971.

Era: Photochrome 

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Type: Plastichrome 

Publisher: Colourpicture 

Condition: Features a crisp 1971 postmark. The card shows minor age-related wear, including slight corner softening and light surface scuffing on the reverse. No major tears or creases

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