This is a very attractive hand-colored postcard showcasing Alexander Phimister Proctor's 1935 bronze sculpture of General Robert E Lee on his horse Traveller. The sculpture was dedicated by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1936 and placed in Dallas' Oak Lawn Park, subsequently renamed Lee Park. In 2017, the sculpture was removed under the order of Dallas' mayor and relocated to a storage facility. Lee Park was stripped of its name and reverted to its original name of Oak Lawn Park. In June 2019, the sculpture was put up for auction and purchased by a private interest. This postcard symbolizes a very unique and controversial chapter in Dallas history.
Vintage is 1930-49. It is postally unused and in excellent condition. Comes in a 6 1/4 x 8 1/4 antique-style walnut black easel-back frame with 1-color mat. For the Texas history buff or collector. Makes a great anniversary or birthday gift. A hard-to-find vintage collectible!
We have an extensive collection of vintage Dallas and Southwest US postcards from 1900-1949. All are in unused condition. If there is a particular building, scene or theme that you are looking for, we probably have it and would welcome your inquiry. 2024
Product code: Texas 2024 "General Robert E Lee" Framed Vintage Postcard