Offered is an original hand-colored postcard featuring Three Toms Tavern, Thomasville, Georgia, as identified by the caption on the front. The image depicts the large inn or hotel surrounded by tall pine trees and landscaped grounds, offering a picturesque view of the property.
Postcard Details
Historical Context
Thomasville, Georgia, became a well-known winter destination during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, attracting visitors seeking a mild climate and resort accommodations. Hotels and inns such as Three Toms Tavern were frequently featured on souvenir postcards that promoted the area’s hospitality and scenic surroundings.
This postcard was published by The Albertype Co. of Brooklyn, New York, one of the leading American postcard publishers of the early twentieth century. The reverse is marked “Hand-Colored Post Card,” indicating that the black-and-white printed image was enhanced with applied color, a popular technique before full-color printing became commonplace.
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Condition
Pre-owned postcard showing age-related wear consistent with storage and handling. There is edge wear, corner wear, surface wear, toning, and scattered spots of discoloration on the reverse. No writing, stamp, or postmark is present.
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