1907 Headquarters at Valley Forge Pennsylvania

1907 Tuck’s Oilette Postcard - Valley Forge Headquarters: This exquisite topographical postcard features the historic Headquarters of Brigadier-General Harry Lee and General Lord Stirling at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Introduced in 1903, Tuck’s Oilette postcards are renowned for resembling miniature oil paintings. Headquarters of Brigadier-General Harry Lee and General Lord Sterling. 

The house was the home of Rev. Dr. Carrie in 1727 and was occupied t by General Lee and Lord Sterling. It is of the oil-substantial stone type and has not been altered in any material respect. General Lee was the dashing "Light Horse Harry of the famous Lee family of Virginia. General Lord Sterling a Jersey man, was a great patriot, and one of the best and most active of the American officers in the war for independence. He was a claimant to the British estates of the Earl of Sterling and assumed this title.

The scene captures the essence of the autumnal setting with vibrant colors and intricate details, making it a perfect addition to any collection of antique postcards or historical memorabilia.

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