Vintage Boston Public Gardens Washington Statue Postcard 1911

$ 1.03

Subject: Washington Statue Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Continent: North America City: Boston Theme: Historical Landmark Brand/Publisher: Illustrated Postal Card Co. Country of Origin: Germany Postage Condition: Posted Country: United States brand: Illustrated Postal Card Co.

Description

Vintage Boston Public Gardens Washington Statue Postcard 1911. This charming vintage postcard features the iconic Washington Statue located in the Boston Public Gardens, Massachusetts. The vibrant hand-colored image captures the statue on horseback surrounded by lush gardens and period-dressed visitors, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century Boston. The postcard measures the standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches and showcases a classic linen texture typical of postcards printed in the early 1900s. Produced by the Illustrated Postal Card Co., New York, and printed in Germany, this postcard bears a 1-cent U.S. postage stamp postmarked June 25, 1911, providing historical context and collectible appeal. The reverse side is divided for correspondence and address, with a handwritten note expressing thanks for a commencement remembrance. This piece is perfect for collectors of American historical landmarks, early postcards, or Boston memorabilia.