1973 Postcard: Fourth Commandment - Sabbath Day Observance, Religious Art #4/10

$ 3.96

Country: United States Subject: Religion Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Theme: Biblical Region: Pennsylvania Continent: North America Country of Origin: United States City: Pottstown Postage Condition: Posted

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1973 Postcard: Fourth Commandment - Sabbath Day Observance, Religious Art #4/10. The artistic style is a rich, colorful illustration, characteristic of devotional art from the mid-20th century. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard, postmarked 1973, beautifully illustrates the Fourth Commandment: "Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day." The design features a two-panel composition, with the upper section depicting a solemn figure of God in the clouds, overseeing the scene below. The middle section prominently displays the commandment's text, providing a clear spiritual message. The lower panel brings the commandment to life, showing a congregation of people gathered around an altar with a flickering fire, engaged in what appears to be a Sabbath observance. The artistic style is a rich, colorful illustration, characteristic of devotional art from the mid-20th century. As indicated by a handwritten note on the reverse, this card is part of a collectible series, specifically "#4 of Set of 10," making it a sought-after piece for collectors of religious ephemera and vintage postcards. The reverse features a 6-cent Dwight D. Eisenhower stamp and is addressed to Pottstown, Pennsylvania.