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A sharp 2-card vintage postcard lot featuring interior scenes from the historic Munroe Tavern in Lexington, Massachusetts—a key site tied to the opening events of the Revolutionary War.
These are “Phostint” color postcards (Detroit Publishing Co.), known for their rich early color printing style.
Scenes include:
* Room used as headquarters of Earl Percy (April 19, 1775)
* Historic interior where George Washington dined (1789)
* Period furnishings, braided rugs, fireplaces, and wallpaper details
* Strong early American / colonial aesthetic
Backs marked:
* “PHOSTINT – Made Only by Detroit Publishing Co.”
* Classic divided back layout
* Unused
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⚡ DETAILS
* Type: Phostint Color Postcards (Lot of 2)
* Era: c.1910s–1920s
* Location: Lexington, Massachusetts
* Subject: Munroe Tavern / Revolutionary War history
* Publisher: Detroit Publishing Co.
* Condition: Light age wear, overall clean (see photos)
* Writing: None