Japanese Tea Garden Victoria British Columbia - The Gorge - Made in Japan Postcard SP24

Scene Details:

• Traditional Japanese-style pavilion with curved roof and decorative lanterns
• Dense canopy of large cedar and deciduous trees framing the structure
• Climbing vines covering the exterior walls of the tea house
• Rustic wooden rail fence along a sandy garden path
• Wooden bench visible near large tree at right
• Printed caption: "Japanese Tea Garden Victoria, B.C. Made in Japan"

Postal Markings:

• Circular date stamp: Victoria B.C., Jul 20, 3 PM, 1936
• Red 3-cent Canada postage stamp, King George V era
• Addressed to: Mr. Joe Cottier(?), 5th Ave. W. near Centre St., Calgary, Alta.
• Message references enjoying Victoria, having tea at the garden with Estelle on Sunday afternoon; signed "Dudley E.H. Chavis"

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