Antique Postcard 1924 California Garden Midwinter L.A. Lily Pond Quick Hello
Social History: The card features a simple greeting. In the 1920s, using initials with separating dots was a common way for family members to send a quick, informal "thinking of you" message without needing to fill the entire card with text. It’s a wonderful example of the "text messaging" of a century ago—short, personal, and to the point.
Scene: Historically identified as a scene from Los Angeles, often associated with the lush private estates of the Sierra Madre foothills.
Era: White Border Era (c. 1910s–1920s)
Publisher: Western Publishing & Novelty Co., Los Angeles, CA. (Serial #A-91255 / No. 515)
Printer: Theo. Sohmer, Los Angeles
Type: Printed Lithograph
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Condition: The stamp is missing, and there is a faint "10¢" pencil mark in the upper left. Some corner softening and aging. Clear cancellation and writing.
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.