Vintage Postcard 1944 California Wildfire Disaster Florida Red Poinciana Tree

Social History: The handwritten message from "Emie" to Mr. Bert Couch in San Anselmo, California, is a powerful piece of disaster-related history:

"Radio says half of Calif. is on fire. Grab newspaper clippings & pictures for me. My sympathy is with the folks burned out and the fire lads who struggle with the holocaust. More later."

Scene: The "fiery" red of the Poinciana tree on the front provides a stark, unintentional irony to the message about the California fires on the back.

Era: Chrome Era
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Type: Photochrome
Publisher: Tichnor Quality Views (Tichnor Bros. Inc., Boston, Mass.)
Condition:  The 1944 postmark, stamps, and Air Mail sticker are all well-preserved. The ink is dark and perfectly legible. Light corner and edge wear. 

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