Rutledge Tavern Lincoln\'s New Salem Illinois Vintage Postcard Dexter Press For Sale

Step back in time with this captivating vintage postcard featuring the interior of the historic Rutledge Tavern at Lincoln\'s New Salem State Park in Illinois. The image beautifully captures the rustic charm of the combined kitchen, dining room, and guest sitting room, showcasing a cozy fireplace, a table adorned with a classic red and white checkered tablecloth, and various period furnishings like a spinning wheel and brooms. This significant building, erected around 1828, is renowned for having hosted Abraham Lincoln as a boarder during his time in New Salem.Produced in vibrant natural color by the esteemed Dexter Press, Inc. of West Nyack, N.Y., and published by Color-View Inc., this postcard is a testament to early 20th-century printing techniques. The Ektachrome process by Thill and Brueckner adds depth and richness to the scene, bringing to life the historical ambiance of a pivotal location in Lincoln\'s early career. It offers a unique glimpse into the domestic life of the 1830s, making it a valuable piece for collectors of historical Americana, Illinois memorabilia, and Abraham Lincoln ephemera.