{"product_id":"c-1911-cuba-country-residence-postcard-rotograph-g12081-guantanamo-message","title":"c.1911 Cuba Country Residence Postcard – Rotograph G12081 – Guantanamo Message","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal early 20th-century Cuban postcard depicting a traditional country residence, published by The Rotograph Co. and identified as catalog\/image number G 12081.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptioned bilingually \u003cstrong\u003e“A Cuban Country Residence – Una casa de campo,”\u003c\/strong\u003e the card presents a striking color view of a rural Cuban home with a red tile roof and a horse-drawn carriage standing prominently in front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Rotograph image is documented in the \u003cstrong\u003eCuban Heritage Collection at the University of Miami\u003c\/strong\u003e, where an example of \u003cem\u003eA Cuban Country Residence = Una casa de campo\u003c\/em\u003e is dated \u003cstrong\u003e1911\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse bears the period imprint:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepública de Cuba – Tarjeta Postal – Union Postale Universelle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand identifies \u003cstrong\u003eThe Rotograph Co., N.Y. City (Germany)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn intriguing Guantanamo connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe postcard was not postally mailed, but its reverse contains an original handwritten message in English:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“We will lay here till after the election and then go to Guantanamo for target practice. Murray.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference to \u003cstrong\u003eGuantanamo and target practice\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an unusual historical dimension to the card, although the identity and occupation of the writer have not been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate date:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1911\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Cuban Country Residence – Una casa de campo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Rotograph Co., New York City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard number:\u003c\/strong\u003e G 12081\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuban rural architecture \/ country life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Country residence with horse-drawn carriage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish \/ English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handwritten English message\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical reference in message:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guantanamo \/ target practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePostal status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unmailed \/ no stamp or cancellation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition overall with expected signs of age and handling. The image remains colorful and well defined, with minor edge and corner wear and light age-related surface wear. The reverse shows toning and light staining consistent with age and retains the original handwritten message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine both photographs carefully for exact condition. The postcard pictured is the exact example offered for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":".","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50539893227763,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/0675\/4803\/files\/20.jpg?v=1787783395","url":"https:\/\/collexcion.com\/products\/c-1911-cuba-country-residence-postcard-rotograph-g12081-guantanamo-message","provider":"Collexcion ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}