Tuck's Decoration Day Postcard 1861-1865 Civil War Soldiers & Columbia-image
Tuck's Decoration Day Postcard 1861-1865 Civil War Soldiers & Columbia-image

Tuck's Decoration Day Postcard 1861-1865 Civil War Soldiers & Columbia

$ 6.97

Country: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original brand: Raphael Tuck Sons Unit Quantity: 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit Type: Unit Features: Printed in Saxony Postage Condition: Unposted Unit of Sale: Single Unit Region: North America Country of Origin: United States Year Manufactured: 1907 Brand/Publisher: Raphael Tuck Sons Subject: Civil War Signed: No Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Material: Cardboard Number of Items in Set: 1

Description

Tuck's Decoration Day Postcard 1861-1865 Civil War Soldiers & Columbia. The front features a vibrant chromolithograph depicting a patriotic scene. This exquisite Raphael Tuck & Sons postcard, part of their "Decoration Day Post Cards" Series No. 107, commemorates the valor and sacrifice of the American Civil War. The front features a vibrant chromolithograph depicting a patriotic scene. At the center, the allegorical figure of Columbia or Lady Liberty is shown bestowing a laurel wreath upon a Union soldier, with another soldier standing by. This poignant tableau is framed by numerous waving American flags and several soldiers in period uniforms, evoking the solemn remembrance of the conflict from 1861-1865. The card's design is enhanced by the inspiring quotes, "Nor shall their story be forgot," and "While Fame her record keeps," underscoring the enduring legacy of the veterans. Printed in Saxony, this collectible piece showcases the renowned quality of Raphael Tuck & Sons, "Art Publishers to Their Majesties The King & Queen." It is a significant historical artifact, perfect for collectors of patriotic Americana, Civil War memorabilia, or early 20th-century postcards, capturing a powerful moment of national remembrance.

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