{"product_id":"antique-havana-cuba-funeral-car-postcard-horse-drawn-hearse-c-1905-1915","title":"Antique Havana Cuba Funeral Car Postcard – Horse-Drawn Hearse – c.1905–1915","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Cuban postcard depicting an elaborate horse-drawn funeral carriage in Havana, captioned “Recuerdo de Habana – Carro Fúnebre – Cuban funeral.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe striking scene shows an ornate ceremonial hearse drawn by four horses, accompanied by uniformed attendants outside a church. Elaborate horse-drawn funeral carriages were a distinctive feature of funerals in early 20th-century Havana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features the coat of arms of the Republic of Cuba and the inscriptions “Tarjeta Postal” and “Union Postale Universelle.” The postcard is unused and has never been mailed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated date: c. 1905–1915.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating piece of early Republican-era Cuban social history, particularly appealing to collectors of Cuba, Havana, funeral and mourning history, horse-drawn transportation, and early postcards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Antique unused postcard with overall age toning, scattered foxing\/spotting, light surface wear, and minor edge and corner wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs for condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collexcion ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67634140971251,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/0675\/4803\/files\/CarroFunebre.jpg?v=1791153455","url":"https:\/\/collexcion.com\/products\/antique-havana-cuba-funeral-car-postcard-horse-drawn-hearse-c-1905-1915","provider":"Collexcion ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}