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. The postcard is a photocapture of the interior of Winchester Cathedral, showcasing its stunning Gothic architecture. The image highlights the soaring arches, intricate woodwork, and vast nave of this historic landmark. The postcard is a relic from 1918, likely collected by a soldier during World War I, as it bears relevance to that era's travel and correspondence. The title "Winchester Cathedral" is inscribed at the bottom, indicating the location. Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, is an architectural marvel with its over 1,000 years of history. It served not only as a place of worship but also as an important cultural and historical hub throughout the centuries. The cathedral is particularly noted for its long history of associations with significant events and figures, including its role in the English Reformation and its place as the final resting place of several notable individuals, including Jane Austen.
Price: 26 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-28T16:12:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: Gothic architecture, historical landmark, England, soldier
Theme: architecture, history, travel, culture
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Size: 5x4
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
