“Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Heat Nor Gloom of Night” – Howard Giles Print (Early 20th Century)

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This vintage print depicts a lone U.S. Postal Service worker braving a fierce winter storm, trudging through deep snow on … Read more This vintage print depicts a lone U.S. Postal Service worker braving a fierce winter storm, trudging through deep snow on snowshoes with telegraph poles stretching into the blizzard. The piece is a tribute to the endurance and resilience of America’s mail carriers, inspired by the famous phrase associated with the Postal Service: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.”
Howard Giles (1876–1955), American illustrator and painter. He studied at the Art Students League in New York and worked as an illustrator for prominent magazines in the early 1900s. He was also known for patriotic and occupational themes, often capturing the spirit of everyday American life. This print is in excellent vintage condition with some expected toning; frame is sturdy with minor age wear. See less