{"product_id":"napa-california-sailboats-scene-on-napa-river-pre-1907-postcard-unposted","title":"Napa California Sailboats Scene On Napa River Pre-1907 Postcard Unposted","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"200\"\u003ePrinted prior to1907, this Napa River postcard captures an active waterfront scene with sailboats and decorated pleasure craft along the river in Napa, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"369\"\u003eEarly twentieth-century postcards of Napa frequently emphasized the town’s riverfront activity alongside vineyards, electric railways, and resort destinations throughout the valley. The Napa River served as both a commercial corridor and recreational setting, with boating scenes becoming especially popular subjects during the divided-back postcard era. Hand-colored California postcards produced for tourist circulation often highlighted waterways with bright reflective tones and decorative maritime details intended to convey leisure and regional prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"933\"\u003eThe image features numerous sailboats moored along the Napa River, many displaying signal flags and pennants while small craft move through the calm waterway. Industrial and warehouse structures appear in the background, contrasting with the recreational boating activity in the foreground and documenting the mixed commercial and leisure character of the Napa waterfront during the period. Published by M. Rieder of Los Angeles with hand-colored work completed in Dresden, the postcard reflects the international printing networks commonly used for high-quality California view cards before World War I. Handwritten correspondence appears across the front margin, adding period personal-use character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1926\" data-start=\"1637\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53459617743032,"sku":"20260512","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_84b4e96f-9a60-4979-94db-a8cdf7fc843f.jpg?v=1778649807","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/napa-california-sailboats-scene-on-napa-river-pre-1907-postcard-unposted","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}