The postcard is a Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) that was published in 1947 or 1948.
Postcard Age Details
Production Code: The number "2-A-506" handwritten in the lower right corner is a production code likely used by a publisher like Curt Teich & Co., a major producer of postcards during that era.
In the Curt Teich coding system, the number before the dash represents the last digit of the year, and the letter represents the decade. "2-A" translates to 1942.
However, information on other vintage Hubbell, Michigan postcards in a similar collection suggests a date closer to the late 1940s or 1950s is more likely for street scenes with these types of cars. Postcard styles from the "Linen Era" and early "Photochrome Era" overlapped heavily during this period, from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Style: The image style is consistent with the "Linen Era" (1930-1945) and the transition to the "Photochrome Era" (1939-present), which became dominant after World War II around 1950.
Approximate Age: The postcard is approximately 75 to 85 years old.
Location Details
The image shows the main street of Hubbell, Michigan, as clearly labeled in the lower left corner. The green handwriting on the image identifies several local businesses from the period:
"Post Office"
"Hardware Store"
"Barber Shop"
"Hope" (store name)
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