1918 WWI Soldiers at The Canteen Fort Ethan Allen VT Postcard
$ 7.07
Description
1918 WWI Soldiers at The Canteen Fort Ethan Allen VT Postcard. The hand-colored detailing over the original black and white image adds a vibrant yet authentic touch, highlighting the uniforms and the rustic wooden structure of the canteen. This captivating 1918 postcard transports you to a significant moment in American military history, depicting a group of World War I soldiers gathered informally at "The Canteen." The scene, likely captured at Fort Ethan Allen in Vermont, shows servicemen in their distinctive olive drab uniforms, some holding cups or bottles, taking a break from their duties. The hand-colored detailing over the original black and white image adds a vibrant yet authentic touch, highlighting the uniforms and the rustic wooden structure of the canteen. The reverse of the postcard reveals its historical journey, bearing a clear August 2, 1918 postmark from Burlington, Vermont. It was addressed to Mr. Arthur Kohlmetz in Milwaukee and carries a personal message from "G. L. Adams," indicating he was with Co. H, 79th Battalion U.S.B. at Fort Ethan Allen, mentioning a recovery from fever at a Base Hospital. This piece offers a tangible connection to the lives of soldiers during a pivotal period, making it a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of military history, Vermontiana, or vintage postcard ephemera.
