About This Vintage Postcard
This postcard features the final resting place of Prince Achille Murat and his wife, Princess Catherine Willis Murat, located in the historic Episcopal Cemetery in Tallahassee. Prince Achille, a nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, emigrated to Florida in the 1820s and married Catherine, a great-grandniece of George Washington. Their story is a fascinating intersection of European royalty and American history in the early days of Florida's statehood. The image captures the twin obelisks marking their graves under a bright sky, rendered with the saturated color and textured finish characteristic of the 1940s linen style.
Details
Era: Linen (circa 1943)
City: Tallahassee
State or Region: Florida
Country: United States
Topic: Historic Graves and Local History
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: H. B. Dover, Tallahassee, Fla.
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, Ill.
Print Type: Lithograph
Additional Information
The back of this card provides a detailed historical overview of the Murats, noting the Prince's arrival in Jefferson County in 1821 and his marriage to Catherine Willis Gray. It was published locally by H. B. Dover of Tallahassee and remains in its original unposted state, serving as a crisp example of the high-quality lithographic postcards used to document Florida's unique historical landmarks.
This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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