Hurrah for the Fourth of July, Uncle Sam with fireworks postcard – Antique Wall Art
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This vintage postcard of Hurrah for the Fourth of July, Uncle Sam with fireworks postcard brings a moment of history to your wall. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. It brings character to any room and makes a memorable gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
Hurrah for the Fourth of July, Uncle Sam with fireworks postcard
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Uncle Sam, the lanky top-hatted personification of the United States, is shown here lighting fireworks, a playful twist on the patriotic symbol that makes this card stand out from more solemn flag-and-eagle designs. Holiday postcards like this one were produced in large numbers in the early twentieth century, when Independence Day celebrations, with their firecrackers, parades, and picnics, were a major part of American public life. Cards of this kind were often mailed with brief greetings, so they capture both the national mood and the everyday custom of marking the Fourth of July with a message to family or friends.
| Original scan | 513 × 810 px |
|---|---|
| Reference | Patriotic (63) |
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