{"product_id":"postcard-nevada-las-vegas-nv-nugget-casino-last-chance-joe-49er-1960s-unposted","title":"Las Vegas Nevada Nugget Casino Last Chance Joe 49er 1960s Postcard Unposted","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eThis postcard dates to the 1960s and depicts the towering Last Chance Joe statue associated with the Nugget Casino in Nevada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eMid-twentieth-century Nevada casinos frequently adopted oversized roadside figures and themed mascots to attract motorists and reinforce frontier imagery tied to mining and gold rush mythology. The 49er persona, complete with beard, hat, and holstered pistols, became a recognizable symbol in gaming promotions, blending Western folklore with modern entertainment architecture. Large fiberglass or plaster statues positioned at casino entrances functioned as visual landmarks within the rapidly expanding resort corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eThe image presents the brightly painted figure standing against a clear sky, hands resting at his sides with exaggerated facial features and period miner costume details including green trousers, yellow shirt, red neckerchief, and broad hat. The caption identifies the statue as Last Chance Joe and references its height and association with the Nugget Casino. The reverse shows a standard postcard back with no postal markings, indicating unposted condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1652\"\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":52864130089144,"sku":"20230128c DISCOUNT","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_1b747325-d033-43c5-8387-82555d940af3.jpg?v=1771475295","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-nevada-las-vegas-nv-nugget-casino-last-chance-joe-49er-1960s-unposted","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}