Description: An original 4.5x2.5" vintage photo taken by a tourist who travelled throughout the U.S. in the 1920s. Photo was acquired through an estate and is likely one of a kind. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewThe photograph depicts a bustling scene in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., taken in 1927. Men and women dressed in early 20th-century attire are seen walking up the grand steps toward the iconic structure. The image captures the grandeur of the memorial's neoclassical architecture, characterized by its massive columns and detailed carvings, with visitors milling about the area, creating a lively historical snapshot.The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in 1922 and has since become a symbol of unity and equality in the United States. It was the site of numerous historic events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963. This photo captures the memorial in its early years, reflecting its significance as a newly established monument and gathering place for citizens and tourists alike.Text PresentLincoln MemorialWashington, D.C.1927939Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. See photos for detailed scans of both sides.
Price: 26 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-21T17:01:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
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: architecture,neoclassical,monument,tourism,historical
Theme: architecture,cities & towns,famous places,history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1927
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 4.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
