Representative Vistas

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Acknowledgments vii
4. 1. “They Do Say It’s Real”: An Introduction to Linen Postcards 1
5. 2. Curt Teich and the Early History of Postcards 13
6. 3. The Linen Postcard: Innovation and Aesthetics 35
7. 4. Landscapes in Linen Postcards: A National Imaginary 69
8. Portfolio 1: Landscapes
9. Representative Vistas 87
10. The Southwest: A Regional Aesthetic 119
11. Travel and Tourism 137
12. Scenic People 171
13. Resources 211
14. Infrastructure and Transportation 241
15. 5. Cityscapes in Linen Postcards: Images of Modernity 275
16. Portfolio 11: Cityscapes
17. Overviews 297
18. Skyscrapers 315
19. Main Streets 335
20. Landmarks 355
21. Recreation 383
22. World’s Fairs 401
23. Accommodations 415
24. 6. From a Rearview Mirror: Contemporary Reflections 441
25. Notes 465
26. Illustration Credits 493
27. Index 495