1910 Custis-Lee Mansion Arlington VA Postcard George Washington Parke Custis-image
1910 Custis-Lee Mansion Arlington VA Postcard George Washington Parke Custis-image

1910 Custis-Lee Mansion Arlington VA Postcard George Washington Parke Custis

$ 4.82

Postage Condition: Posted Theme: Architecture Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit Quantity: 1 Country of Origin: United States Brand/Publisher: B. S. Reynolds Co. Region: Virginia Continent: North America Features: Postmarked City: Arlington Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Country: United States Subject: Historical Building Era: Divided Back brand: B. S. Reynolds Co. Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919

Description

1910 Custis-Lee Mansion Arlington VA Postcard George Washington Parke Custis. This captivating vintage postcard features a historical depiction of the Custis-Lee Mansion in Arlington, Virginia. The grand estate, famously known as the home of George Washington Parke Custis, the adopted son of George Washington, and later Robert E. Lee, is beautifully rendered with its iconic classical architecture, including a stately portico with towering columns. The image captures the serene beauty of the mansion amidst lush greenery, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century American history and architectural elegance. Printed by B. S. Reynolds Co. of Washington, D.C., this postcard is a significant piece of ephemera for collectors interested in Virginia history, Civil War era landmarks, and early 20th-century print media. The detailed lithographic process brings out the architectural intricacies and the natural surroundings, making it a wonderful collectible showcasing an important national historical site.

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