{"product_id":"postcard-connecticut-danbury-ct-candlewood-lake-large-letters-1940s-unposted","title":"Danbury Connecticut Candlewood Lake Large Letter 1940s Postcard Unposted Linen","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"263\"\u003eThis postcard dates to the 1940s and features a large letter design promoting Candlewood Lake in Danbury, Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"383\"\u003eCandlewood Lake, created in the late 1920s as a hydroelectric reservoir, became a prominent recreational destination in western Connecticut by the mid-twentieth century. Large letter postcards emerged during this era as a popular souvenir format, combining bold typography with inset photographic views that highlighted boating, shoreline scenery, and regional leisure culture. Linen-textured stock and saturated color printing characterized many cards produced during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"866\"\u003eThe design presents oversized block letters spelling CANDLEWOOD LAKE, each letter containing small scenic views of the lake and surrounding activity. A stylized duck in flight and a leaping fish frame the composition against a bright blue background, reinforcing outdoor and sporting themes. The reverse shows a standard divided back format with no postal markings, consistent with unposted condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1558\" data-start=\"1269\"\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","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52864131268792,"sku":"20230309","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_b1b6827d-d2c9-4f8e-9f38-1924af801a29.jpg?v=1771475312","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-connecticut-danbury-ct-candlewood-lake-large-letters-1940s-unposted","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}