1900s Civil War Seven Pines Battlefield Artillery Redoubt Postcard
$ 2.51
Description
1900s Civil War Seven Pines Battlefield Artillery Redoubt Postcard. This compelling vintage postcard captures the historic "Famous Artillery Redoubt" at the Seven Pines Battlefield, commemorating the intense hand-to-hand fighting that occurred on May 31st, 1862. The image depicts a stark, cleared landscape with remnants of trees and a lone figure, evoking the somber atmosphere of a significant American Civil War site. The detailed caption on the front provides a historical narrative of the engagement, mentioning the involvement of heavy artillery companies from New York and Rhode Island against North Carolina and South Carolina troops, and the dramatic events of that day. Printed in the early 1900s by A. T. Brown, Publisher, Buffalo, N. Y., this standard size postcard (approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches) features a classic divided back design, offering space for both correspondence and address. It includes a "PLACE STAMP HERE" box indicating one cent for domestic and two cents for foreign postage, typical of postcards from the era. This piece is a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of Civil War memorabilia, historical photography, and early 20th-century Americana, offering a tangible link to a pivotal moment in U.S. history.
