Child with firecrackers, "The grand old story of fadeless glory" postcard – 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 Child with firecrackers, "The grand old story of fadeless glory" postcard in remarkable detail. 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 brings character to any room and makes a memorable 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.
Child with firecrackers, "The grand old story of fadeless glory" postcard
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A small child holding a string of firecrackers gives this postcard its particular character, turning the holiday into a playful scene of noise and mischief. Patriotic cards like this were printed in large numbers in the early 1900s, when color lithography made inexpensive, brightly colored cards widely available, and people mailed them to friends and family across the country. The printed title, which promises the "fadeless glory" of the nation's story, reflects the sentiment these cards were meant to carry. Holiday postcards of this kind offer a useful look at how Americans marked the Fourth of July before photography and broadcast media became everyday tools.
| Original scan | 1,028 × 565 px |
|---|---|
| Reference | Patriotic (96) |
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