Newport Beach RI Rhode Island Forty Steps Scenic View 1917 White Border Postcard

This vintage postcard features a scenic view of the iconic Forty Steps at Newport Beach, Rhode Island. The image captures early 20th-century visitors dressed in period attire enjoying the rocky coastline and ocean horizon, highlighting a popular seaside landmark. The hand-tinted color technique adds a charming pastel palette to the sky and landscape, characteristic of postcards from the 1910s era.

Postmarked in 1917, this postcard offers a tangible glimpse into Newport's historic beach culture and its granite rock formations. The back includes a handwritten message and a clear postal stamp from Newport, Rhode Island, dating July 4, 1917. Collectors and enthusiasts of Americana, coastal landmarks, or vintage postcards will appreciate the historical significance and visual appeal of this original piece.

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Postcard Size: Standard Vintage 3 1/2 by 5 1/2
(Unless Otherwise Noted in Title)

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