Postcards Sokol, 1909

Product detailed description

Condition: found, rounded corners, lehká znečištění

Dimensions: 9.1 cm x 14 cm

An authentic postcard from the Sokol movement from 1909 titled By strength of lion, flight of eagle. The postcard is printed after a design by notable Czechoslovak artist A. Šimůnek. The postcard is addressed, was sent by mail with stamp and postmark. Catalog number 329-01 documents provenance. Sokol was an important Czechoslovak physical education movement combining sports with national consciousness. The motif of a strong lion and eagle represents strength and freedom. The year 1909 represents the period of Sokol activity in Austria-Hungary. A. Šimůnek was among renowned Czechoslovak artists. Original artistic execution documents quality. An ideal piece for collectors of Sokol souvenirs. A valuable commemorative item documenting Sokol traditions.