Children with flag and flowers, "Strew the fair garlands" postcard – Historic Print
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Description
Few images capture their era like this vintage postcard of Children with flag and flowers, "Strew the fair garlands" postcard. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful 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.
Children with flag and flowers, "Strew the fair garlands" postcard
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Children carrying a flag and a bundle of flowers make up the whole composition of this postcard, which was printed to be sent as a greeting. Its title line, "Strew the fair garlands," comes from a patriotic verse, and the phrasing points to the tradition of decorating graves and public monuments with flowers on memorial days. Postcards like this were widely produced and mailed in the early twentieth century, when sending a picture card was a common way to share sentiments about national holidays and civic occasions. Looking closely, the viewer can see how the printed sentiment and the simple image of young children were meant to work together as a gentle, public expression of remembrance and pride.
| Original scan | 989 × 629 px |
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| Reference | Patriotic (124) |
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