1904 St. Louis World\'s Fair India Ceylon Tea Pavilions Postcard 1906 Posted For Sale
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1904 St. Louis World\'s Fair India Ceylon Tea Pavilions Postcard 1906 Posted: $19.97
This captivating vintage postcard transports you to the grandeur of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, commonly known as the St. Louis World\'s Fair. The front vividly depicts the iconic India and Ceylon Tea Pavilions, architectural marvels that showcased the rich cultures and products of these distant lands. Two striking oval portraits frame the scene: one of an Indian man representing \"INDIAN TEA\" and another of a woman symbolizing \"CEYLON TEA,\" both in traditional attire, adding an authentic touch to this promotional piece. The vibrant colors and detailed illustration capture the essence of the fair\'s global appeal and the exotic allure of the tea exhibits.The reverse side reveals the postcard\'s journey through time, bearing a clear St. Louis, Missouri postmark dated April 25, 1906, and a Cincinnati, Ohio receiving postmark from April 26, 1906. It features a one-cent U.S. Franklin stamp and handwritten address and message. This unique collectible also includes detailed instructions for brewing India and Ceylon tea, suggesting \"ONE TEASPOONFUL MAKES TWO CUPS,\" using \"ABSOLUTELY BOILING WATER,\" and to \"Steep FIVE minutes.\" This historical artifact not only serves as a visual record of a significant global event but also as a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century advertising and daily life, making it a prized addition for collectors of World\'s Fair memorabilia, advertising ephemera, or early 20th-century postcards.
