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Vintage real photo postcard depicts the Monument Hill tomb at Hacienda Salado, Mexico, commemorating the men who drew the black bean and were executed by order of Santa Anna on March 25, 1843. The crisp black and white image displays the names of the deceased, including Capt. William Mosby Eastland, inscribed on the stone monument behind a decorative iron fence. The reverse side features a Kodak Paper stamp box, indicating this is an authentic mid-century photographic print on postcard stock. Subject: Monument Hill Tomb Location: La Grange Texas Historical Event: Mier Expedition Black Bean Affair Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) Era: Chrome (c. 1939-Present) Theme: Texas History Paper Type: Kodak Paper Orientation: Landscape Finish: Matte Border: None Postage Status: Unposted Keywords: Texana, Military History, Memorial, Cenotaph, Santa Anna, Republic of Texas, Mexican-American War, Ephemera, Souvenir, Collectible, Photography, Sepia Tone, Grave Site, Landmark