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Religious postcard: woman on bench with angels, "Thy Kingdom come – Antique Wall Art

Religious postcard: woman on bench with angels, "Thy Kingdom come — vintage postcard
Religious postcard: woman on bench with angels, "Thy Kingdom come. Vintage postcard from the Religious collection.

(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

Description

Step back in time with Religious postcard: woman on bench with angels, "Thy Kingdom come, a vintage postcard rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.

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Religious postcard: woman on bench with angels, "Thy Kingdom come

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A seated woman with angels hovering around her, under the words "Thy Kingdom come" from the Lord's Prayer, sets this card apart from simpler devotional images. Cards like this were widely printed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when postcards became a popular way to send sentiment, comfort, or a holiday greeting. Sentimental religious scenes with angels were a common theme, and the printed motto was meant to turn an ordinary greeting into an act of faith. The card reflects how private devotion and everyday correspondence mixed in that period.

Original scan617 × 958 px
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