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Street scene at Mott and Pell Streets, Chinatown, New York

Subjects
Ethnic CommunitiesStores & ShopsStreet Scenes
Card type
Linen
Date
c. 1930 (White Border)
Front of Street scene at Mott and Pell Streets, Chinatown, New York, c. 1930 linen postcard
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Back of Street scene at Mott and Pell Streets, Chinatown, New York, c. 1930 linen postcard
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About this subject

Linen-style postcard view of a busy Chinatown street corner at Mott and Pell Streets in New York City, with storefronts, awnings, neon signs, pedestrians, and a vintage automobile. Signs advertise Chinese groceries, kitchen equipment, and restaurants. The card is framed by a red border with bamboo motif and the caption 'Greetings from Chinatown, New York' at bottom.

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PublisherManhattan Post Card Publishing Co., Inc.
GREETINGS FROM CHINATOWN, NEW YORK MOTT ST PELL ST YORK KITCHEN EQUIP. CO. MANUFACTURERS MONT FONG WO CO. CHINESE GROCERIES LIFF'S 50 CHINATOWN QUONG YEE WO CO. MEE TUNG CO. N N CHINESE 17549 --- THIS SPACE FOR WRITING MESSAGES POST CARD PLACE ONE CENT STAMP HERE Manhattan Post Card Publishing Co., Inc. A "COLOURPICTURE" PUBLICATION, BOSTON 15, MASS., U.S.A.
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Postcard record

Series17549
ConditionVery good
Place depictedChinatown, New York, NY
Place depictedMott Street, New York, NY
Place depictedPell Street, New York, NY
PublisherBoston, MA
NotesLinen texture; red border with bamboo frame; printed number 17549 at lower right; Chinese characters on signs. No postmark. Divided-back linen-era card; publisher imprint Manhattan Post Card Publishing Co., Inc. / "Colourpicture" Publication, Boston 15, Mass. Pencil dealer number ("673") written sideways on back; light foxing and soiling.

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Street scene at Mott and Pell Streets, Chinatown, New York, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/street-scene-at-mott-and-pell-streets-chinatown-new-york. Accessed October 5, 2026.