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Jacques French Restaurant Chicago IL Illinois Garden Dining Linen Postcard Teich — photo 1 of 2

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About this piece

Linen postcard of the outdoor garden dining court at Jacques French Restaurant, 900 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, with striped and green-and-yellow umbrellas, wicker chairs, white tablecloths and diners on the lawn, surrounded by tall brick buildings and flower boxes. Published by Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, "C.T. Art-Colortone", code 5A-H1082. Standard size, about 3.5 x 5.5 in. Condition: very good, unposted, with a 1 cent green Franklin stamp affixed but not canceled; light age toning and a small spot on the back.

The front caption names the restaurant, its Michigan Avenue address and its telephone exchange. The back carries the restaurant's own promotional lines: "A Beautiful Winter Dining Room", "Capacity 175 People. Continental Atmosphere", "Valuable Oil Paintings. Four Private Dining Rooms" and "Visit the beautiful Ritz Bar."

A nice piece for Chicago restaurant, Near North Side and Magnificent Mile collectors, or anyone who collects Curt Teich linens and mid-century dining advertising.