Altar of St Peter's Church in a Rustic Unfinished Wood Plank Building RPPC

Description

View Altar of St Peter's Church in a Rustic Unfinished Wood Plank Building RPPC with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The image presents a striking contrast between the simple, unfinished wooden plank construction of the building, with its exposed rafters, and the formal, traditional Catholic altar with its lace cloth and classical reredos. Overview This fascinating real photo postcard captures the interior of a rustic St. Peter's Church, likely a frontier or home mission church from the early 20th century. The image presents a striking contrast between the simple, unfinished wooden plank construction of the building, with its exposed rafters, and the formal, traditional Catholic altar with its lace cloth and classical reredos. It is a powerful photograph that speaks to the dedication of a congregation creating a place of worship with the materials at hand. The AZO stamp box dates the card to the 1904-1918 period. Front of Postcard The photograph shows a direct view of the sanctuary and altar inside a rustic wooden church. The main altar is a simple structure covered with an ornate, fringed lace cloth, and is set with statues, candlesticks, and framed pictures. The interior of the church is strikingly rustic, with walls and a vaulted ceiling constructed of unfinished wood planks and exposed support beams. In the foreground, the simple wooden backs of several pews or chairs can be seen. Printed Text (on front) ALTER OF ST PETERS CHURCH Reverse Side Handwritten Correspondence G H B S. Postal History & Printed Details Postmark : None. Stamp : None. Layout : Divided Back with faded "POST CARD" at the top and headers for correspondence and address sections. Publisher Information : The postcard was printed on AZO photographic paper. The stamp box, featuring four triangles pointing up, indicates a production date between 1904 and 1918. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.

Country of Origin

United States

Number of Items in Set

1

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Continent

North America

Type

Real Photo (RPPC)

Era

Real Photo (1900-Now)

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Country

United States

Theme

Architecture, Photographs, Religious

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Subject

Church