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Harbor Hide-A-Way Restaurant Shelburne VT Postcard Mid-Century Tiki Exotic Decor:
$4.75
Step back in time with this captivating vintage postcard featuring the eclectic interior of the Harbor Hide-A-Way Restaurant on Route 7 in Shelburne, Vermont. This vibrant color photo postcard showcases a unique establishment described as a "fine restaurant in a museum atmosphere," filled with artifacts from around the world. The image reveals a fascinating mid-century design aesthetic, characterized by rich red and green paneling, a distinctive black and white checkered floor, and striking zebra print decor. The space is adorned with exotic lighting fixtures, rattan furniture, and lush plants, creating an immersive tiki or Polynesian-inspired ambiance perfect for collectors of unique roadside attractions and vintage Americana.Captured by photographer Frank L. Forward of Manchester, Vermont, this piece of Vermont history offers a glimpse into a bygone era of dining and entertainment. The postcard's reverse features a handwritten message from "Carol & Mike" to "Mrs. Nanon Berry" in Bath, along with a Burlington, VT postmark from what appears to be the late 1960s or early 1970s. The detail and lively atmosphere depicted make this a superb collectible for enthusiasts of vintage restaurants, quirky interior design, Vermont history, or mid-century travel memorabilia.