{"product_id":"antique-postcard-1916-clan-murray-blair-castle-berry-pick-alyth-scotland-canada","title":"Antique Postcard 1916 Clan Murray Blair Castle Berry Pick Alyth Scotland Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eMailed in 1916 from Alyth, Scotland, to Toronto, Canada, this piece is a fascinating relic of WWI-era international correspondence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e“16 High St Alyth. Dear Agnes, spending a few days with Aunt Maggie, hoping you and Ralph, Florence are keeping well. Violet and Annie are going to stay for a few weeks they are going to wait till the berry picking Love from Aunt Maggie and family write soon for I am weary to hear from you. Loving Mother. Florence xxxxxxx\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eThe mention of \"berry picking\" refers to a traditional seasonal activity in the Alyth area, known as a major center for soft fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScene\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eThis collectible art postcard features a miniature oil-painting style illustration of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBlair Castle\u003c\/span\u003e, the historic seat of the Murray clan, set against the vibrant \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMurray Tartan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back includes a printed historical summary of the clan's lineage from Morayshire, their support of the Stuart cause in 1688, and their connection to the Duke of Atholl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostal History\u003c\/strong\u003e: A highly interesting \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eToronto, Ont.\u003c\/span\u003e circular date stamp (CDS) dated \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eJuly 18, 1918\u003c\/span\u003e, paired with a \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eCanadian National Exhibition (CNE)\u003c\/span\u003e slogan cancel for Aug 25–Sept 11, 1916.\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: Divided Back\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\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\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: chromolithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eRaphael Tuck \u0026amp; Sons, \"Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King \u0026amp; Queen\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Visible wear, including minor creasing, a small tear at the top edge, and corner bumping. The surface remains bright with clear text and a distinct postal cancel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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":48788204814586,"sku":"pc00265","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1547\/3947\/files\/1895BA9E-93E2-47EE-B546-EE38E03407A0.jpg?v=1777467411","url":"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/products\/antique-postcard-1916-clan-murray-blair-castle-berry-pick-alyth-scotland-canada","provider":"Satin Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}