Vintage Mt. Vernon George Washington Home Postcard Hand-Tinted Hay Bales-image
Vintage Mt. Vernon George Washington Home Postcard Hand-Tinted Hay Bales-image

Vintage Mt. Vernon George Washington Home Postcard Hand-Tinted Hay Bales

$ 2.51

Subject: Historical Monument City: Mount Vernon Region: Virginia Theme: Historical Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Country: United States Features: Divided Back Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Type: Printed (Lithograph) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Continent: North America Signed: No Country of Origin: United States Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Postage Condition: Unposted Number of Items in Set: 1

Description

Vintage Mt. Vernon George Washington Home Postcard Hand-Tinted Hay Bales. Discover a charming piece of American history with this vintage postcard depicting Mount Vernon, the iconic home of George Washington. The front showcases the majestic mansion with its distinctive portico and cupola, framed by lush trees and featuring picturesque hay bales in the foreground. This postcard exhibits a beautiful hand-tinted quality, with vibrant purple hues coloring the landscape, adding a unique artistic touch to the historic scene. The reverse side provides insightful details, identifying it as "Mt. Vernon, the Home of Washington," and highlighting its significance as one of America's historic homes, situated fifteen miles from the capital with views of the Potomac. The classic divided back and 'PUT ONE-CENT STAMP HERE' indicator suggest an early 20th-century production, making it a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of historical landmarks, presidential history, and vintage ephemera. This card captures the grandeur and pastoral beauty of Washington's estate.

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