{"product_id":"vintage-poscard-1937-fresh-flower-dining-santa-maria-inn-california","title":"Vintage Poscard 1937 Fresh Flower Dining Santa Maria Inn California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The sender’s 1931 message reinforces the Santa Maria Inn’s reputation, specifically mentioning the\u003cem\u003e \"fresh flowers on table all the year around,\"\u003c\/em\u003e a tradition started by founder Frank McCoy. The card features the Inn's charming motto:\u003cem\u003e \"It is always Blossom Time at the Santa Maria Inn\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eScene:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This postcard features the elegant dining room of the historic Santa Maria Inn in Santa Maria, California. Established in 1917, the Inn was the premier stopover for travelers and Hollywood royalty traveling the \"Coast Highway\" between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Iconic guests included Charlie Chaplin, Bette Davis, and Clark Gable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEra\u003c\/b\u003e: Divided Back \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e: Printed Lithograph\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePostmark\u003c\/b\u003e: 1931, Santa Maria, CA (cancellation is crisp and legible; postage stamp is missing)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eShows natural age-related \"toning\" (yellowing) and minor corner wear consistent with a 95-year-old document. The postmark is remarkably clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Satin Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48657206083834,"sku":"pc00015","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1547\/3947\/files\/63E855A4-ED43-43A7-A86E-9EED9A34BF73.jpg?v=1776127553","url":"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/products\/vintage-poscard-1937-fresh-flower-dining-santa-maria-inn-california","provider":"Satin Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}