1909 RPPC Silver Casque Ponce de Leon Landing St. Augustine Florida History-image
1909 RPPC Silver Casque Ponce de Leon Landing St. Augustine Florida History-image

1909 RPPC Silver Casque Ponce de Leon Landing St. Augustine Florida History

$ 3.57

Region: Florida Type: Real Photo (RPPC) brand: Luella Day Continent: North America Era: Real Photo (1900-Now) Subject: Ponce de Leon, Silver Casque Country: United States Features: Divided Back Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Brand/Publisher: Luella Day Theme: Historical, Cities Towns, Exploration, Souvenir Postage Condition: Unposted Number of Items in Set: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original City: St. Augustine Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Year Manufactured: 1909

Description

1909 RPPC Silver Casque Ponce de Leon Landing St. Augustine Florida History. Discover a unique piece of early 20th-century Florida history with this captivating real photo postcard. The front showcases a striking silver casque, intricately designed to commemorate the legendary landing of Juan Ponce de León in St. Augustine, Florida. The detailed imagery on the casque depicts figures in period attire, one prominently pointing, evoking the historical moment of exploration and discovery. This rare artifact, captured in a finely detailed photographic print, offers a glimpse into how historical events were memorialized in the early 1900s. Published in 1909 with a copyright to Luella Day, this vintage postcard transports you back to a pivotal era in St. Augustine's narrative. It's a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of Florida history, early American exploration, and vintage photography. The visual narrative of the Ponce de Leon landing is a significant theme, making this a valuable addition to any collection of historical ephemera, Florida souvenirs, or real photo postcards.

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