Entrance Irish Village Franco British Exhibition London 1908 Official Postcard

$ 4.73

Country: England Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Unit of Sale: Single Unit Brand/Publisher: Valentine's Series Material: Paper Original/Licensed Reprint: Original brand: Valentine's Series Type: Printed (Lithograph) Theme: Exhibitions Region: London City: London Subject: Entrance to Irish Village Postage Condition: Unposted Continent: Europe Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Country of Origin: United States

Description

Entrance Irish Village Franco British Exhibition London 1908 Official Postcard. Striking early view of the entrance to the Irish Village (Ballymaclinton) at the 1908 Franco-British Exhibition in London. Published as part of Valentine’s Series, this card captures the architecture and cultural display created for one of London's most significant international exhibitions. Striking early view of the entrance to the Irish Village (Ballymaclinton) at the 1908 Franco-British Exhibition in London. The image shows the impressive stone gateway with its battlements, flanking towers, and flags flying above, along with the tall Irish round tower rising prominently beside it. Visitors in Edwardian dress stroll near the arch, adding to the historic atmosphere. Published as part of Valentine’s Series, this card captures the architecture and cultural display created for one of London's most significant international exhibitions. A fine collectible for exhibition, Ireland-themed, or Edwardian-era postcard collections.