Description
Vintage Middleton Oak Postcard Middleton Gardens Charleston SC Spanish Moss Ruth. The reverse side provides historical context, noting the gardens were begun in 1741 by Henry Middleton. Subject: Middleton Oak Tree. Garden: Middleton Place. Location: Charleston, South Carolina. City: Charleston. Vintage postcard showcases the majestic Middleton Oak at Middleton Place Gardens near Charleston, South Carolina. This historic live oak tree is draped in Spanish moss and surrounded by vibrant pink azaleas, capturing the quintessential beauty of the oldest landscaped gardens in America. The reverse side provides historical context, noting the gardens were begun in 1741 by Henry Middleton. The color photography by C. H. Ruth is crisp, making this a perfect addition for collectors of Southern history, botanical art, or South Carolina memorabilia. Type: Printed (Lithograph) Subject: Middleton Oak Tree Location: Charleston, South Carolina Garden: Middleton Place Era: Chrome (c. 1939-Present) Photographer: C. H. Ruth Publisher: National Post Card Service Theme: Botanical, Historic Site Finish: Glossy Postage Condition: Unposted Region: United States State: South Carolina City: Charleston Features: Spanish Moss, Azaleas Keywords: Southern Gothic, Lowcountry, Live Oak, Spanish Moss, Azaleas, Botanical Art, Historic Gardens, Charleston SC, Middleton Place, Continental Congress, Nature Photography, Souvenir, Ephemera, Travel Decor, South Carolina History