Tim Johnson Postcard Collection
 
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    Identifier

    FLSC_TJPC_01272017_0363

    Description

    This color photographic postcard features an attraction in Lucas, Kansas. This postcard reflects one of the sculptures in the Garden of Eden. Titled "Slaying of Abel". A sculpture of Abel is lying supine on a platform in a tree and another sculpture representing his wife is above him. A sculpted angel is reaching down from above. Other sculptures are to the left and right and a limestone house is in the background. There is printed text on the back of the card.

    Physical Description

    4"x 5" photographic postcard

    Subject

    Lucas (Kan.), Russell County (Kan.), Dinsmoor, Samuel Perry, 1843-1932, Garden of Eden (Lucas, ( Kan.), Attractions, Installations (Art)

    Rights

    This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S.Code)

    Publisher

    Digitized by FHSU Digital Collections

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    Language

    eng

    Transcription

    Garden of Eden. Lucas, Kansas. “Poor Abel is dead and the angel is coming down after him.” “Here are Abel’s wife and shepherd dog, who just discovered him dead.”

    Postcard: Garden of Eden in Color

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