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1944 Wesleyan University Middletown CT Aerial View Collotype Postcard Posted:
$19.97
This captivating vintage postcard presents an aerial view of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, offering a unique glimpse into the campus architecture and layout from a bygone era. The sepia-toned image beautifully captures the academic buildings, verdant grounds, and surrounding residential areas, highlighting the university\'s historical presence and development. It\'s a testament to the early 20th-century collegiate landscape, showcasing the grandeur and scale of the institution from an elevated perspective.Published by The Collotype Co. of Elizabeth N. Ford, N.Y., this postcard exemplifies the fine detail and tonal range characteristic of the collotype printing process, known for its high-quality photographic reproduction without a halftone screen. The card bears a clear Middletown, Conn., postmark from November 1, 1944, along with a handwritten message providing a personal connection to its past. This collectible piece offers not only a visual record of Wesleyan University but also a tangible link to a specific moment in American history, making it a significant item for collectors of university memorabilia, Connecticut history, or vintage aerial photography.