{"product_id":"c-1908-havana-cuba-boat-landing-harbor-harris-bros-no-29-postcard","title":"c.1908 Havana Cuba Boat Landing Harbor – Harris Bros. No. 29 Postcard","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAntique early 20th-century Cuban postcard depicting the busy \u003cstrong\u003eboat landing and harbor of Havana, Cuba\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by \u003cstrong\u003eHarris Bros. Co., Habana\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptioned \u003cstrong\u003e“29 – Boat Landing, Havana,”\u003c\/strong\u003e the scene captures an active waterfront filled with small sailing vessels and their tall masts, dockside structures, horse-drawn transportation and workers along the harbor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly attractive feature is the prominent \u003cstrong\u003eCuban flag\u003c\/strong\u003e flying from a boat in the foreground, making this an evocative image of Havana during the early years of the Republic of Cuba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe divided reverse is headed \u003cstrong\u003e“República de Cuba – Tarjeta Postal – Union Postale Universelle”\u003c\/strong\u003e and identifies \u003cstrong\u003eHarris Bros. Co., Habana\u003c\/strong\u003e as the publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handwritten period message comments on the activity of Havana Harbor, describing it as one of the world's busiest harbors for its size. It is signed “Mary.” The postcard does not appear to have been mailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boat Landing \/ Havana Harbor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Havana, Cuba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harris Bros. Co., Habana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate date:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1900s–1910s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color photomechanical postcard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divided back\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostal use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unmailed, with handwritten message\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered spotting and surface marks, and light edge and corner wear. Some marks and light creasing are visible along the lower front margin. The harbor image remains clear and attractive, with strong detail and color. Please review photographs for exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn appealing early Republic of Cuba harbor scene combining maritime history, Havana waterfront activity and a prominent Cuban flag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":".","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51076740972787,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/0675\/4803\/files\/43.jpg?v=1788959095","url":"https:\/\/collexcion.com\/products\/c-1908-havana-cuba-boat-landing-harbor-harris-bros-no-29-postcard","provider":"Collexcion ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}