Description: This is a postcard brought back from WWI by American Expeditionary Force pilot Sgt Alexander Wilson, 157th Aero Squadron, 1918. Served primarily out of an airfield at Chatillon-sur-Seine, France. Type & Size: A 5x4 original photograph. Condition: The back side of most postcards in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. This is a vintage postcard from the early 20th century depicting Leicester's Hospital and West Gate in Warwick, England. The scene showcases remarkable half-timbered architecture and includes the unique grouping of historical buildings that characterize this area. The postcard provides a glimpse into the architecture and urban landscape, reflecting the style and structure popular at the time. Leicester's Hospital is a significant historical site, established in 1400 to provide lodging for the poor and sick. West Gate served as one of the entrances to the town and is one of the remnants of Warwick's medieval fortifications. The town itself has a rich history dating back to before the Norman Conquest, and the hospital's founding highlights the community's commitment to care and support for its less fortunate residents. This postcard likely reflects a time when such institutions were crucial to the fabric of society, serving as a focal point of community life. Leicester's hospital & West Gate Warwick.
Price: 27 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-09-28T19:38:02.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: Keywords: historic site, architecture, half-timbered, postcard
Theme: Themes: architecture, history, cities & towns, conflicts & wars
Featured Person/Artist: People: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Size: 5x4
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: Year Range: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
