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Original antique Decoration Day (Memorial Day) advertising postcard featuring a colorful patriotic illustration by noted postcard artist Ellen H. Clapsaddle.
The illustration depicts a young sailor boy dressed in a white naval uniform standing beside a floral memorial wreath, with American flags displayed behind him. The inscription reads \"Nor Shall Their Story Be Forgot,\" honoring America\'s fallen servicemen.
Signed Ellen H. Clapsaddle at the lower right of the illustration. Published by International Art Publishing Co., New York–Berlin.
The reverse features an unusual large red circular advertisement for W. J. Black & Co., Investment Securities, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 1891, the firm advertised its membership in the Pittsburgh Stock Exchange and its offices at 205–206 Columbia Bank Building.
An interesting combination of Ellen Clapsaddle artwork, early Decoration Day patriotic imagery, and historical stock exchange advertising. Collectible across several categories, including artist-signed postcards, Memorial Day memorabilia, patriotic illustrations, and early financial advertising.
Condition: Postally used with age-related corner and edge wear, and minor surface marks. Please examine photographs for overall condition.
Size: Standard postcard, approximately 3½ × 5½ inches.
Estimated Date: 1909 or earlier.
Reverse: Divided back with W. J. Black & Co. investment securities advertisement, typed recipient address, one-cent Franklin postage stamp, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 27, 1909 postmark.
Shipping: Standard Envelope, $0.99. Shipped in its own acid-free archival sleeve.
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