WWI Soldier
WWI Soldier

WWI Soldier "Light in Window" Bamforth Sentimental Postcard 1918 Posted Ohio

$ 10.55

Country of Origin: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Era: World War I (1914-1918) Signed: No Continent: North America Unit Quantity: 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit of Sale: Single Unit Brand/Publisher: Bamforth Unit Type: Unit Features: Divided Back Number of Items in Set: 1 Region: Ohio Country: United States Year Manufactured: 1918 brand: Bamforth Postage Condition: Posted Subject: Military Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 City: Springfield

Description

WWI Soldier "Light in Window" Bamforth Sentimental Postcard 1918 Posted Ohio. This poignant vintage postcard features a WWI-era soldier, depicted in uniform, gazing thoughtfully into the distance. Above him, a dreamlike vignette portrays a cozy, illuminated cottage, symbolizing his cherished "Kentucky home." The scene is set against a dramatic, colorful sky, evoking a sense of longing and nostalgia. Below the main image, a touching poem titled "THERE'S A LIGHT THAT'S BURNING IN THE WINDOW" further amplifies the soldier's yearning for home and family, reflecting the deep emotions of the period. Published by Bamforth, a renowned name in sentimental postcards, this piece captures the spirit of wartime separation and the enduring hope for reunion. The card's reverse is a testament to its history, bearing a clear 1918 postmark from Springfield, Ohio, and a handwritten message addressed to Mrs. Alice Licklider in Rosewood, Ohio. The message provides a glimpse into the sender's personal experience, mentioning illness and a desire to return home, making this a truly unique and collectible artifact from a significant historical era.

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