Wishing You A Happy Fourth, Uncle Sam with firecrackers – Vintage Wall Art
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Wishing You A Happy Fourth, Uncle Sam with firecrackers comes to life in this historic image, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. 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. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Wishing You A Happy Fourth, Uncle Sam with firecrackers
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Uncle Sam, the lanky, goateed figure in star-spangled top hat and tailcoat, is shown here with a bundle of firecrackers, a playful nod to the noise and mischief that marked Independence Day celebrations. Early twentieth-century American postcards like this one often used the character as a stand-in for the nation itself, mixing patriotism with lighthearted humor. Holiday greetings of this kind were mass-produced and mailed in large numbers, so they offer a glimpse of how ordinary people expressed national pride through everyday, sentimental objects.
| Original scan | 513 × 804 px |
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| Reference | Patriotic (60) |
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