$22.50
Canada from the Lake British Empire Exhibition London England - 1924 Postcard SP24
Tinted postcard showing the Canada Pavilion viewed from the lake at the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley. Watercolour drawing by C.T. Howard. Printed and published by J. Salmon, Sevenoaks, England. #2734. Written message dated 1925: "Dear Harriet, Many Happy Returns." Unused address side.
Scene Details:
- Neoclassical Canada Pavilion with columned facade reflected in the lake
- Red motorboat with passengers crossing the foreground lake
- Union Jack and Canadian Red Ensign flags flying from the roofline
- Lush gardens, potted plants, and red flowers in the foreground
- Caption reads: "Canada from the Lake, British Empire Exhibition"
- Publisher: J. Salmon, Sevenoaks, England; "Printed in Great Britain"
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