Priscilla & John Alden Pilgrim Postcard 1908 Boston MA Posted
$ 5.28
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Priscilla & John Alden Pilgrim Postcard 1908 Boston MA Posted. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating historical postcard features a vivid illustration of the iconic Pilgrim figures, Priscilla and John Alden, set against a serene, snow-covered backdrop. John Alden is depicted carrying a rifle, symbolizing the challenges and self-reliance of early American settlers, while Priscilla stands gracefully beside him. The artwork beautifully captures the spirit of the era, offering a glimpse into the imagined lives of these foundational figures. Published by Reicher Bros. of Germany, this chromolithograph postcard boasts rich colors and fine detail, characteristic of early 20th-century printing techniques. The postcard was posted in 1908 from Boston, Massachusetts, bearing a clear Roxbury Station postmark and a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, addressed to Mrs. M. A. Macdonald in E. Lynn, Mass. This collectible piece is a wonderful historical artifact, ideal for enthusiasts of early American history, Pilgrim lore, or vintage postcard collecting. It serves as a tangible connection to the past, reflecting both artistic trends and communication methods of the period.
