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Colonial Art and Craft Shop, Winchester, Virginia, circa 1931-1944

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Summary:Colonial Art and Craft Shop, Winchester, Virginia, circa 1931-1944. Caption reads: "The Colonial Art and Craft Shop, Winchester, Virginia is located in this fine old Colonial mansion directly across the street from the Post Office. It was built about 1820 for a residence and its inside wood work is handcarved and the doors solid walnut. During the Civil War it was used as a Military Hospital. The Shop features gifts reminiscent of Colonial Days. The newest in Home Decoratives from many parts of the world are always featured. On display over 100 patterns of fine china and crystal, imported and domestic. Correlated table lines. Lamps and shades for every decorative need. You will enjoy browsing through this most unusual shop." Postcard number: 91245.
Provider:Shenandoah News Agency
Tichnor Brothers, Inc.
Century:1901-2000
Printing place:North America
United States of America
Massachusetts
Boston
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Virginia
Place of origin – Settlement:Winchester
Temporal subject: 1931-1940
1941-1950
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Virginia
Geographical subject – Settlement:Winchester
Topical subjects:Stores & shops
Mansions
Genre:Postcards
ArchivesUM location:Institute of American Deltiology Postcard Collection
  • series Virginia
  • box 15
Repository:National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection
Browse terms:Architecture, Landscape, Historic Places
Copyright holder:Unknown
Collection:National Trust Library Historic Postcard Collection
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