Angel guarding children in a rowing boat, printed verse postcard – Historic Reproduction
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Angel guarding children in a rowing boat, printed verse postcard comes to life in this vintage postcard, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Angel guarding children in a rowing boat, printed verse postcard
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The subject here is a guardian angel hovering over two small children in a rowing boat, a motif that became a staple of Victorian and Edwardian sentiment. Its form as a printed verse postcard matters too: cards like this were mailed between family and friends, so the picture and its short rhyming message were meant to be read together as a personal gesture. The "Guardian Angel" theme drew on a long tradition of Christian belief that each child has a protector, and it was often paired with scenes of danger such as water or steep paths. Notice how the angel's outstretched wings enclose the boat, turning an everyday outing into a moment of reassurance.
| Original scan | 630 × 975 px |
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| Reference | Angels072 |
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