Patriotic postcard with children, flowers and American flags – Antique Wall Art
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
This rare vintage postcard captures Patriotic postcard with children, flowers and American flags in remarkable detail. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Patriotic postcard with children, flowers and American flags
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Children with flowers and small American flags are the central motif here, a sentimental pairing that was a staple of holiday postcards printed in the early twentieth century. Cards like this were often mailed around Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or other civic occasions, when families sent greetings that combined national pride with wishes for a happy season. The flags and blossoms were chosen for their easy symbolism, while the innocent faces of the children made the sentiment feel personal. Look closely at the lettering and color printing, which show how such cards were mass-produced for a broad, everyday audience.
| Original scan | 967 × 614 px |
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| Reference | Patriotic (117) |
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