Overview
A stylish mid-century offset lithograph depicting a horse-drawn carriage in front of the iconic Governor's Palace.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Colonial Williamsburg Souvenir Illustration Print, c. 1960s
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
The restoration of Colonial Williamsburg in the late 1920s, funded by John D. Rockefeller Jr., didn't just save a town; it launched a nationwide obsession with the American past.
Maker / Origin
While the artist is unsigned, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation frequently employed skilled commercial illustrators to create high-quality souvenirs that transcended typical gift-shop fare.
Condition & Value
The print appears to be in good condition, protected behind glass, though there is a visible thrift store sticker on the glass itself. Quick ID could not verify a named-artist market here, so this is intentionally priced like decorative/local-sale art.
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