Providence RI Street Turks Head Building Flag YMHA Sign Night View Postcard 1916

Description

Description:
includes the scans.
For Sale
: An antique night view of Westminster Street and the new Turks Head Building in Providence, RI. Published by Berger Bros., Providence. The printer isn’t identified but is Curt Teich (based on the card number). The card was made in the US and is posted.
This is an attractive card with a hard glossy surface and a nicely composed and colored image with the added moon and clouds contributing to the effect.
Interesting details
: The 16 story Turks Head Building with a spotlight on its roof (at the time, the tallest office building in New England), crowded sidewalks, automobiles, signage including one for the Young Men’s Hebrew Association (YMHA), a large US flag (out of proportion, as it was colored with only 36 stars instead of the then current 48).
Identifiers
: On the front - “TURKS HEAD BUILDING AND WESTMINSTER STREET, BY NIGHT, PROVIDENCE, R. I.” (title) On the back – “PUBLISHED BY BERGER BROS. PROVIDENCE, R.I. MADE IN U. S. A.” (line), “BB BURGERS BRO’S PUBLISHERS PROVIDENCE R.I.” (logo in circle), “A-57378” (Teich card number, issued 1915. Note: Curt Teich is named as the maker on a clipped white border reissue of the same number card in the 1920s).
Postal Markings
: “PROVIDENCE R. I. Aug 22, 1916 11 PM” (CDS with flag killer), <1 cent Washington> (stamp, probably 1916)
Condition
: posted – most defects are visible in the scans and the photo - please study them. There is
some surface abrasion and creasing and the normal surface crazing from age (the enlarged photo greatly accentuates the effect)
. On the back are remnants of a dealer’s penciled notation. The postmark is somewhat weakly struck.
Thanks for considering this item.
The Fine Print:
Descriptions:
I try to provide accurate descriptions, but it’s important to understand that I’m not an expert and my assessments can be off. Information is often derived from internet sources which may not be accurate. I try to list the defects that are hard to see in a scan. I might miss something though, so do zoom in on the scans. Also, measurements may not be exact.
Scans/Photos
: These are the most important part of the description. You need to examine them closely. If you see something you don’t like, there’s a good chance it’s still going to be there when you open the package. Still, it might be just be a scanning artifact or the lighting. The scanner can accentuate color differences making toning and soiling appear significantly more pronounced than they do when the card is in hand. So, if you have a doubt about what you’re seeing, please ask me about it before buying (or not buying).
Definitions:
“Antique” means at least 100 years old (pre 1920), while “Vintage” means at least 50 years old (pre 1970). When an item is described as such, often it's just my considered estimate and should not be taken as an expert assessment. These are frequent search terms and are included for that reason.
Stamps and Postal Markings
are described somewhat generically to avoid outraged returns. So, assume what’s being offered is the most common variety. I usually include a close-up scan to help you decide, but you’ll have to assign the Scott number yourself.
State Sales Taxes
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Shipping & Handling Options
: Economy Shipping is sent as a non-machinable 1st class letter in a photo mailer with added cardboard and no tracking. Standard Shipping is sent as a 1st class package, in heaver packaging, with tracking. There's no difference in USPS delivery time. Note: ebay may have dynamically removed the offered 1
st
class package with tracking option from this listing. They say they do this to afford you a better buying experience. From what I can tell, it happens only if you’re relatively close to me in New England. You don’t need tracking on inexpensive cards - If you tell me your card didn’t show up, you get a refund.
Returns:
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Inventory: CA17aR