Vintage Fred Harvey Santa Fe Super Chief Dining Car Streamliner Postcard
Vintage Fred Harvey Santa Fe Super Chief Dining Car Streamliner Postcard
Fred Harvey, synonymous with fine dining and service, managed these exquisite dining cars, which were celebrated for their unique china designs.
Condition: Used
Price: USD 16.99
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The Santa Fe Super Chief was renowned for its speed, style, and exceptional amenities, making it a symbol of luxury during the Golden Age of railroading. Fred Harvey, synonymous with fine dining and service, managed these exquisite dining cars, which were celebrated for their unique china designs. These patterns, inspired by centuries-old Indian pottery of New Mexico, featured realistic and often humorous depictions of birds, fish, and animals, adding a distinctive cultural touch to the gourmet dining experience.
This collectible piece offers a glimpse into a bygone era of elegant transportation and is a must-have for enthusiasts of railroad history, vintage travel, and Fred Harvey memorabilia. It serves as a beautiful historical artifact, preserving the memory of a time when train travel was an adventure in itself, combining comfort, luxury, and artistic detail.
