This vintage postcard captures a bustling, sunlit view of Copley Square in Boston, Massachusetts. The grand facades of the Copley Plaza Hotel and the Boston Public Library dominate the scene, with classic American cars from the 1930s or 1940s parked and driving along the street. Manicured flowerbeds add a splash of colour to this iconic city square.

Printed by the renowned Boston-based publisher Tichnor Brothers, this is a quintessential 'linen' postcard, popular from the 1930s to the 1950s. The name comes from the card's textured, fabric-like surface, which was designed to hold the vibrant, saturated inks used in the printing process, resulting in a bright and cheerful image. The descriptive text on the reverse notes the Copley Plaza Hotel had been open for twenty years, dating the card's production to 1932 or later.

In excellent, unwritten, and unposted condition, this postcard is a wonderfully preserved piece of mid-century American history. It's a perfect item for a collector of Boston memorabilia, US city views, or examples of the distinctive and popular linen postcard format.

• Era: Circa 1940s
• Dating: Mid-century linen era, c.1932-1950s, based on the 'linen' texture, car models, and publisher's style; text dates it to at least 1932.
• Origin: United States
• Publisher: Tichnor Bros., Inc.
• Subject: Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts
• Condition: Very good; sharp corners, clean and unposted.
• Collectibility: A classic American 'linen' postcard from a major publisher, Tichnor Bros. While a common view, it appeals to collectors of Boston history, US topographical cards, and the distinctive linen printing style of the mid-20th century.

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