Houses of Parliament Westminster Hall London, Tuck Oilette painting by Charles F. Flower

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Description: Color Raphael Tuck Oilette art postcard showing Houses of Parliament and Westminster Hall, London, viewed from a street with pedestrians, horse-drawn vehicles, and a statue visible. Signed 'Charles F. Flower' lower right.

Printed Text: Houses of Parliament. Westminster Hall.

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Description: Tuck's Post Card back labeled 'TUCK'S POST CARD / CARTE POSTALE / POSTKARTE'. Left panel contains description: 'The Houses of Parliament are a most imposing pile of buildings viewed from the river...' with lengthy historical text about the site. Series: '"THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT" Postcard 7829'. Publisher: 'Raphael Tuck & Sons' with royal appointment crest. 'Printed in England.' Right side labeled '(For Address Only.)'

Printed Text: "THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT" "OILETTE" Postcard 7829. Raphael Tuck & Sons ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN. By Appointment. The Houses of Parliament are a most imposing pile of buildings viewed from the river. On their site once stood the ancient Royal Palace of Edward the Confessor, which, however, was considerably altered and rebuilt by William Rufus and Kings Stephen and Henry VIII. Part of these buildings were destroyed during the Great Fire of 1666, and the "New Palace of Westminster" was erected by Sir Charles Barry at a cost of £3,000,000. Printed in England.

Publisher Location: London, England

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