Vintage Postcard 1939 Royal Poinciana Palm Beach FL Red Tree Art Boynton Beach

Social History: The message is a lively family update from Mena to Mrs. J. Sprague on Mott Ave in Inwood, Long Island, New York. It captures the excitement of wintering in Florida: 

"Had a very pleasant surprise this morning. Lucy & Bill stopped by on their way to Miami... Mabel told them if they were not treated well in Miami to come on back here. Love from the gang." 

Inwood, NY, was a burgeoning middle-class community on the edge of Queens in the late 30s; many residents were part of the early wave of Florida vacationers.

Scene: A vibrant, color-saturated view of a Royal Poinciana Tree in full bloom in Palm Beach, Florida.

Postal History: The card features a very clear Boynton, Fla. circular date stamp from February 1939. At this time, Boynton was a small town significantly smaller than its modern "Boynton Beach" successor, making pre-WWII cancels from this office quite desirable.

Era: Linen Period

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Type: Linen 

Publisher: E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. (Code: 13951)

Condition: Colors remain vivid; the linen texture is sharp with minimal surface wear, minor corner bumping consistent with its 85-year age

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