{"product_id":"vintage-postcard-1955-scheveningen-blvd-bikes-cars-netherlands-the-hague","title":"Vintage Postcard 1955 Scheveningen Blvd Bikes Cars Netherlands The Hague","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSocial History: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe handwritten message provides a charming personal connection to cross-Atlantic postal history. Mailed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMr. Irving Nelson\u003c\/span\u003e at \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e944 Washington St, Boston, Mass, USA\u003c\/span\u003e, it was sent from Rotterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eScene: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThis view captures the bustling energy of the Netherlands' premier seaside resort during the early 1950s. \u003cspan\u003eLook closely to see a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eyoung boy riding a bicycle with a full-sized car tire slung over his shoulder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This candid detail, along with the mix of vintage cars and cyclists, provides a nostalgic window into the everyday tasks and vacation culture of the 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostal History: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe slogan cancel on the right, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\"BEHOED ONS LAND VOOR BOS- EN HEIDEBRAND\"\u003c\/em\u003e (Protect our country from forest and heath fires), was a common public service message used by the Dutch postal service in that era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMid-1950s\u003c\/span\u003e (Post-WWII reconstruction period)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eJ. v. d. Hoek\u003c\/span\u003e, Den Haag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage halftone color print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eStandard 3.5 x 5.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThere is light edge scuffing and minor age-related toning, but the central image, stamp, and handwriting remain clear and vibrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Satin Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48684268355834,"sku":"pc00082","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1547\/3947\/files\/2DDC5B25-0856-486F-8635-BA50A80D410A.jpg?v=1776313349","url":"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/products\/vintage-postcard-1955-scheveningen-blvd-bikes-cars-netherlands-the-hague","provider":"Satin Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}