1908 George Washington US Flag Postcard, Bartonsville PA
$ 5.28
Description
1908 George Washington US Flag Postcard, Bartonsville PA. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a piece of American history with this captivating 1908 postcard featuring a distinguished portrait of George Washington, the revered first President of the United States. Above his image, a vibrant American flag proudly waves, symbolizing patriotism and national identity. The card is adorned with the famous quote, "FIRST IN PEACE, FIRST IN WAR AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRY MEN," underscoring Washington's enduring legacy. The design showcases a textured, woodgrain-like background, adding a unique tactile and visual dimension to this historical memento. This collectible item beautifully captures the spirit of early 20th-century American sentiment. This early 20th-century postcard is a testament to the era's appreciation for foundational American figures and symbols. The reverse side features a crisp green one-cent Franklin postage stamp, indicative of the postal rates of the time. A clear postmark from Millville, PA, dated February 21, 1908, confirms its exact mailing period, just before Washington's Birthday. The handwritten message references a "celebration of Feb. 22," likely alluding to the holiday festivities. This postcard offers a unique glimpse into personal correspondence and historical context, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of patriotic memorabilia, presidential history, or early American postcards.
