Antique Postcard 1919 Hospital Greeting Gloucester MA Van Hier Moonlight Tuck Oilette

Social History: Addressed from Auntie Eleanor to a Mr. James Reed Moss at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Mass, this card serves as a personal artifact of early 20th-century patient care.

Scene: This fine art "Oilette" postcard features an original painting by Professor Van Hier, a celebrated European artist known for his "tonalist" river and coastal views. The focal point is a group of traditional sailboats anchored quietly along a riverside.

Era: Divided Back (1907–1915)
Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons (Moonlight Series #2578)
Type: Lithograph
Standard Size: 3.5 x 5.5"
Condition: Minor corner softening and light age-toning on the reverse are consistent with its 1919 postal travel.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.