Raphael Tuck Oilette Postcard "A Difficult Text" Scottish Life & Character
$ 5.02
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Raphael Tuck Oilette Postcard "A Difficult Text" Scottish Life & Character. It further elaborates on a minister's challenge in explaining a difficult text to a discerning parishioner. An elderly woman, adorned in a traditional bonnet, sits with an open book, engaging in what appears to be a serious discussion with a thoughtful gentleman. 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. Discover this exquisite Oilette postcard from Raphael Tuck & Sons, part of the distinguished "Scottish Life and Character" Series I, Postcard 9271. The front features a captivating illustration titled "A Difficult Text," depicting an intimate indoor scene. An elderly woman, adorned in a traditional bonnet, sits with an open book, engaging in what appears to be a serious discussion with a thoughtful gentleman. The scene, richly detailed, suggests a moment of deep contemplation or a theological debate, capturing a poignant aspect of Scottish cultural life. This collectible piece, printed in England, is a testament to the artistry of H. J. Doboson, A.R.C.A., R.S.W., whose work illustrates the "Scottish Life and Character" series. The reverse provides a fascinating narrative explaining the scene's context: "Scotswomen are by no means to be despised either as audience to the Sabbath sermon or in a week-day argument over knotty points of doctrine." It further elaborates on a minister's challenge in explaining a difficult text to a discerning parishioner. This historical postcard offers a unique glimpse into early 20th-century Scottish social dynamics and religious discourse, making it a significant addition for collectors of Tuck's Oilette series, Scottish history, or genre scene art.
