Vintage Linen Postcard White House of the Confederacy Richmond VA-image
Vintage Linen Postcard White House of the Confederacy Richmond VA-image

Vintage Linen Postcard White House of the Confederacy Richmond VA

$ 2.51

Type: Linen brand: Capitol News Agency Region: Virginia Signed: No Time Period Manufactured: Linen (1930-1945) Number of Items in Set: 1 Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Theme: Historical Building Unit of Sale: Single Year Manufactured: 1930-1945 Postage Condition: Unposted Country: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Brand/Publisher: Capitol News Agency Subject: White House of the Confederacy Unit Type: Postcard Era: Linen (1930-1945) City: Richmond

Description

Vintage Linen Postcard White House of the Confederacy Richmond VA. This vintage linen postcard features the iconic White House of the Confederacy located at Twelfth and Clay Streets in Richmond, Virginia. Rendered in vibrant colors typical of the 1930-1945 Linen era, the postcard beautifully captures the historic mansion surrounded by lush trees with autumn foliage. The architectural details, including the grand columns and wrought-iron fencing, are finely illustrated, making this a captivating collector's piece. Published by Capitol News Agency and printed by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, this postcard is an original with a standard size of 5.5 x 3.5 inches. The back of the card provides historical context, noting the house's purchase in 1862 by the City of Richmond for use by the Confederate Government and its current status as a Confederate Museum. The linen texture and the bright color palette highlight the printing techniques of the period, appealing to collectors of Civil War history and vintage postcards alike.

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