Memorial Day Souvenir postcard with cherub, flag and song sheet – Antique Wall Art
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This rare vintage postcard captures Memorial Day Souvenir postcard with cherub, flag and song sheet in remarkable detail. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
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Memorial Day Souvenir postcard with cherub, flag and song sheet
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Memorial Day postcards like this one, with a cherub, a flag and a printed song sheet, show how the holiday was marked in the early twentieth century, when sentimental illustration was a common way to express grief and national pride. The cherub figure was a familiar motif on greeting cards of the period, suggesting innocence and remembrance, while the flag ties the card directly to the observance of the dead of the nation's wars. The inclusion of a song sheet points to the role of music in commemorative gatherings, where patriotic and mournful tunes were sung at cemeteries and public ceremonies. Cards like this were often mailed between relatives and friends, so their handwritten messages can be as revealing as the printed design.
| Original scan | 524 × 811 px |
|---|---|
| Reference | Patriotic (127) |
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