Patriotic postcard of George Washington with 'First in the Hearts of his Countrymen' scroll – Vintage Print
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
Step back in time with Patriotic postcard of George Washington with 'First in the Hearts of his Countrymen' scroll, a vintage postcard rich in period 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, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Patriotic postcard of George Washington with 'First in the Hearts of his Countrymen' scroll
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The scroll reading "First in the Hearts of his Countrymen" comes from Henry Lee's 1799 funeral oration for Washington, and this postcard borrows that line to frame its portrait of the first president. Postcards with patriotic portraits like this were produced in large numbers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Washington's image was used on everything from school materials to commemorative keepsakes. Such cards were sent through the mail and displayed at home, so they reflect how ordinary Americans chose to honor the nation's founding. Look closely at the scroll and the decorative border, which show how printers of the era combined a familiar likeness with a memorable phrase.
| Original scan | 614 × 963 px |
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| Reference | Patriotic (135) |
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