Thanksgiving – Historic Reproduction
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
A window into the past: Thanksgiving, preserved in this historic image. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Order it framed and ready to hang, or unframed to match a frame you already love. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Thanksgiving
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Nothing in this picture's record pins down a specific scene, so it stands for a holiday that was still taking shape in the 1800s. Thanksgiving had been observed in many states and households for decades, but it was not a fixed national holiday until Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving in 1863. Images from the period often show family tables, church services, and harvest-season gatherings, reflecting a day tied to home, the autumn harvest, and public gratitude. Looking at the scene, you can see how much of the holiday's meaning rested on ordinary domestic life.
| Original scan | 2,100 × 1,275 px · prints to 7 × 4 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | Thanksgiving (193) |
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