{"product_id":"postcard-new-york-catskills-rip-van-winkle-ten-pin-bowling-1930s-unposted","title":"Catskills New York Rip Van Winkle Ten Pin Bowling 1930s Postcard Unposted","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eThis postcard was printed during the 1930s and illustrates a scene inspired by the Rip Van Winkle legend set in the Catskill Mountains of New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eWashington Irving’s tale of Rip Van Winkle became closely associated with the Catskills, where folklore and tourism blended to create a regional identity built around storytelling, scenic landscapes, and historic imagination. Illustrated postcards like this translated literary themes into visual souvenirs, reinforcing the area’s cultural appeal to visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eThe image depicts a stylized scene of figures engaged in ten-pin bowling, with exaggerated costume and character design reflecting a theatrical interpretation of the story. A mountainous backdrop and dramatic lighting add to the folkloric atmosphere, while the printed caption at the top identifies the Rip Van Winkle theme and Catskill setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1322\"\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":52977304764600,"sku":"20231009","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_f7d60748-20db-4e9a-a797-916006c9ce0b.jpg?v=1772955651","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-new-york-catskills-rip-van-winkle-ten-pin-bowling-1930s-unposted","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}