Vintage Linen Postcard Christ Church Alexandria VA Washington Worshiped

$ 3.7

Country of Origin: United States Occasion: Historical Landmark Country: United States Time Period Manufactured: 1940s City: Alexandria Subject: Christ Church Type: Linen Postcard Theme: Historical Landmark Region: Virginia Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Continent: North America Era: Mid-20th Century

Description

Vintage Linen Postcard Christ Church Alexandria VA Washington Worshiped. This vintage linen postcard features Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, renowned as the place where George Washington worshiped. The vibrant color lithograph showcases the historic red brick church with its distinctive white steeple, surrounded by mature trees and a cemetery, capturing the serene colonial atmosphere. Printed on textured linen stock, typical of mid-20th century postcards, it offers a tactile and visually rich representation of this iconic American landmark. The back of the postcard provides historical context, noting the church's construction in 1773 and its significance during the American Revolution, including General Washington's advocacy for independence and General Robert E. Lee's connection. Postmarked 1949 with an Alexandria Bi-Centennial cancellation and a George Washington 1-cent stamp, this collectible postcard is a wonderful piece for enthusiasts of American history, colonial architecture, and vintage postcards. Keywords include Alexandria VA postcard, colonial church, George Washington, linen postcard, historic landmark, vintage travel memorabilia.