San Jose CA California Mission San Jose de Guadalupe Linen Postcard Unused

This vintage linen postcard features a beautifully illustrated view of Mission San Jose de Guadalupe, located near San Jose, California. The image highlights the historic adobe monastery building surrounded by lush palm trees and colorful flowers, set against a serene sky. The postcard is part of the "Pictorial Wonderland" Art Tone Series, known for its vibrant colors and textured linen finish that enhances the visual appeal and tactile experience.

Mission San Jose de Guadalupe, founded on June 11, 1797, is the fourteenth mission established in California and is situated about 15 miles from San Jose near Warm Springs on the east side of San Francisco Bay. This postcard captures the only remaining adobe structure of the mission complex, the Monastery, making it a significant collectible for those interested in California history and mission architecture. Published by Stanley A. Piltz of San Francisco, this card represents a classic mid-20th century souvenir postcard, perfect for collectors of regional vintage ephemera or those fascinated by early Californian landmarks.

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