Description: Description:Step back into the elegance of 1940s Chicago with this original 1949 postcard from the Cafe de Paris, located within the Park Dearborn Hotel. The richly colored linen postcard highlights a beautifully arranged buffet setup, complete with an array of fine dining essentials and flaming centerpieces, capturing the refined atmosphere of this "charming room for the discriminating epicure." Mailed in May 1949, the postcard includes a 1-cent George Washington stamp and a handwritten message on the reverse. This is an excellent find for collectors of vintage Chicago postcards, classic hotel memorabilia, or lovers of mid-century dining culture. Historic Value & Charm to Your Collection: This postcard offers a rare glimpse into the luxury dining scene of Chicago in the late 1940s. The Cafe de Paris was renowned for its elegant ambiance, and this postcard is a perfect piece for collectors of vintage hotel or dining ephemera. Community Building: Ideal for those who appreciate the charm of old-world dining and luxury hotels, especially in the vibrant setting of Chicago's mid-century nightlife. Combine with other vintage postcards from Slightly Unusual for combined shipping. Fun Fact: The Cafe de Paris at the Park Dearborn Hotel was a premier dining spot in 1940s Chicago, frequented by both locals and visitors seeking a taste of European-inspired cuisine and decor in the heart of the city. Condition Consistency: Professionally scanned images provided. Please review the scans for details on the postcard’s condition. Happy Words: Vintage Cafe de Paris postcardPark Dearborn Hotel Chicago1949 linen postcardClassic dining room sceneFlaming centerpiece decorVintage Chicago hotel dining1940s Chicago nightlifeMailed postcard 1949Chicago luxury hotel postcardLinen postcard collectible1940s dining ephemeraRetro hotel restaurantHandwritten message mailedGeorge Washington 1-cent stampCollectible Chicago postcardVintage hotel dining cultureMid-century hotel dining postcardRare Chicago hotel postcardCafe de Paris 1940sElegant hotel restaurant decorShipping Information: Postcard sleeve protectionRigid envelope shippingShipped next business dayShipping on all postcards maxes out at $1.50, no matter how many you buyCategory: Collectibles > Postcards > US States, Cities & Towns > Illinois > Chicago
Price: 5.88 USD
Location: Miami, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-13T23:40:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Personalize: No
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Theme: Advertising, Famous Places, Food & Wine, Hotel & Restaurant, Sea
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Posted
Subject: Hotel
