Soldier's Monument, New Haven, CT Postcard 1908 Rotograph Posted
$ 5.02
Description
Soldier's Monument, New Haven, CT Postcard 1908 Rotograph Posted. 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 exquisite vintage postcard captures the solemn beauty of the Soldier's Monument in New Haven, Connecticut, as it stood in the early 20th century. The central focus is the towering obelisk, crowned with a majestic eagle, flanked by two statues and encircled by an ornamental fence. In the background, the gothic architecture of a prominent church adds historical depth to the scene, all rendered with the distinctive hand-colored aesthetic typical of postcards from this era. Published by The Rotograph Co. of New York City, a firm known for its quality European-printed cards, this piece offers a glimpse into American civic monuments and early 20th-century urban landscapes. The sepia tones beneath the colorization highlight the intricate details of the monument and the surrounding historic architecture, making it a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of Connecticut history, military memorials, or vintage postcard artistry.
