Houses of Parliament Big Ben London Tuck Oilette close view

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Description: Color oil painting of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben clock tower in London, viewed from a low angle with tree branches in foreground. Painted soft impressionistic style signed by Charles E. Flower. Front text reads 'Houses of Parliament "Big Ben"'.

Printed Text: Houses of Parliament "Big Ben"

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Description: Divided back 'TUCK'S POST CARD' with Raphael Tuck & Sons royal appointment branding. Series 'THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT' Oilette Postcard 7898. Descriptive text about Houses of Parliament at lower left. 'Printed in England.' No stamp, no postmark, no message.

Printed Text: "THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT." Postcard 7898 "OILETTE" Raphael Tuck & Sons ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN. By Appointment. The Houses of Parliament. This is one of the most charming views in London, and the whole great mass of buildings (covering twice the area of the old palace of Edward the Confessor which once stood here) is seen at its very best, softened by the river mists. The Houses contain 1,100 rooms, and in the Clock Tower is the enormous bell known as "Big Ben." Along the river front stand statues of all our English Sovereigns from William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria. Printed in England.

Publisher Location: London

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