Vintage New Orleans Brulatour Courtyard 1800s Slate Art French Quarter 8x6

Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible vintage New Orleans souvenir piece featuring an artistic print of the historic Brulatour Courtyard. Produced in 1983 by Artistic Sketches (Metairie, LA), this artwork is mounted directly onto a piece of genuine, hand-shaped 1800s roofing slate salvaged from the Vieux Carré (French Quarter). **Fascinating Historical Provenance:** The back of this piece features two original informational labels detailing its unique history: * **The Slate:** Originally mined in Pennsylvania, these slates were transported down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers on rafts to rebuild New Orleans following the devastating fire of 1795. This specific hand-shaped tile was later salvaged from an 19th-century French Quarter building. * **The Artwork:** Depicts the famous Brulatour Courtyard at 520 Royal Street. Built in 1816 by French wine importer Francois Seignouret, the courtyard's stones were originally brought over as ballast on historic Spanish ships. **Dimensions & Specs:** * Width: 6 inches * Height: 8 inches * Features an attached leather hanging strap at the top for easy wall display. **Condition:** Excellent vintage condition. The print on the front remains vibrant and clear. Both historical labels on the back are completely intact and fully legible. The slate features authentic, rustic, hand-cut edges true to its 19th-century origins. Fast, careful shipping! Perfect gift for lovers of Louisiana history, NOLA charm,