{"product_id":"antique-postcard-1908-soldiers-monument-portland-oregon-bench-people-hillsboro","title":"Antique Postcard 1908 Soldiers Monument Portland Oregon Bench People Hillsboro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial History: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSent on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMay 8, 1908\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this postcard is a fascinating record of early 20th-century life in the Pacific Northwest. Mailed from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eHillsboro, Oregon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, to Ord City, Nebraska, the sender, Leo Shirley, writes a personal note to Irma Shirley asking for news of Mabel. This simple exchange highlights the role postcards played as the \"instant message\" of the times, connecting families across the Great Plains and the West.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScene: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe people on the benches sit in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaza Park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (now Lownsdale Square). In the foreground and distance, park-goers in early 20th-century attire relax near the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoldiers' Monument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, capturing the park's dual role as a solemn war memorial and a serene downtown refuge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eEra: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eEarly 1900s (Divided Back)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lithograph\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Part of the high-quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eU.S. 518\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series. Printed in Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eStandard 3.5 x 5.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe postmark and date are incredibly crisp. There is a light pencil price mark (\"$3-\") at the top center of the reverse, which can be left or carefully erased by the buyer. Light edge wear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Satin Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48694461366522,"sku":"pc00122","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1547\/3947\/files\/284E9896-4F8F-4792-9FA7-A0D4C1083375.jpg?v=1776482577","url":"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/en-nz\/products\/antique-postcard-1908-soldiers-monument-portland-oregon-bench-people-hillsboro","provider":"Satin Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}