About This Vintage Postcard
Celebrate the legacy of the Great Emancipator with this striking linen-era postcard from the Abraham Lincoln National Historical Park. The design features a classic portrait of a bearded Lincoln alongside a reproduction of his own words from an inscription in Memorial Hall. In this moving passage, Lincoln reflects on his humble beginnings in Kentucky and his early life in the "wild region" of Indiana, noting his lack of formal education and his "pressure of necessity" to learn. This dual-panel view beautifully combines iconic American portraiture with a personal historical narrative, captured in the saturated colors and textured finish of the mid-20th century.
Details
Era: Linen (circa 1934)
City: Hodgenville
State or Region: Kentucky
Country: United States
Topic: Presidential Portraits and Historical Inscriptions
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Unstated
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, Ill.
Print Type: Lithograph
This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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