Vtg 1920s Camp Winneshewauka Girls Summer Camp Vermont Letterpress Print Block For Sale

Up for sale is a rare, authentic piece of early 20th-century New England history: a wood-mounted letterpress printing block featuring the stylized banner emblem for Camp Winneshewauka.

Dating from approximately the 1920s to the 1940s, this historic girls' summer camp was famously nestled along Neal Pond in Lunenburg, Vermont. Advertised in its golden era as "A Quiet Spot in the Mountains," it treated generations of campers to horse-riding and wilderness adventures with stunning views of the White Mountains.

This original printing block or "cliché stamp plate" features a reversed metal-faced logo mounted on a clean wooden body base. It was historically used in a traditional print press to stamp official camp stationery, catalogs, letterheads, brochures, or souvenirs.

ITEM SPECIFICS & DETAILS:

- Subject/Origin: Camp Winneshewauka (Lunenburg, VT)

- Estimated Age: Circa 1920s - 1950s (Early to Mid-20th Century)

- Object Type: Letterpress Printing Block / Advertising Cut Stamp

- Composition: Art Nouveau styled metal plate securely mounted onto a wooden body

- Dimensions: Measures approximately 1.5” x 4.25”

- Condition: Exceptional vintage condition with authentic surface patina. Displays beautiful minor ink residue and historical wear that enhances its collectible display appeal. The wooden base body is completely solid, unwarped, and intact. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact visual details.

A fantastic cross-collectible piece perfect for collectors of:

- Vintage Americana, summer camp nostalgia, and 1920s/1930s ephemera

- Vermont local history and regional Northeast memorabilia

- Antique typography, letterpress graphic design, and printmaking artifacts

SHIPPING & HANDLING:

This historical artifact will be carefully packed and securely padded to prevent damage during transit. Please feel free to reach out with any questions before offerding or purchasing. Thank you for looking!