4th of July card to George Hawkins
The Day we celebrate!
This color greeting postcard depicts two children dressed in patriotic costumes, one wearing an outfit reminiscent of Uncle Sam with a blue jacket, red and white striped pants, and a star-spangled top hat, while the other child in a white dress and red cap holds a shield; they are framed by a circular border with golden stars around it, and beside them is the phrase "The Day we celebrate!" suggesting a Fourth of July or patriotic celebration theme, emphasized by red, white, and blue colors and a red '4' seal hanging at the bottom of a red, white, and blue ribbon.
Name/Title
4th of July card to George HawkinsEntry/Object ID
chs-010628Description
This color greeting postcard depicts two children dressed in patriotic costumes, one wearing an outfit reminiscent of Uncle Sam with a blue jacket, red and white striped pants, and a star-spangled top hat, while the other child in a white dress and red cap holds a shield; they are framed by a circular border with golden stars around it, and beside them is the phrase "The Day we celebrate!" suggesting a Fourth of July or patriotic celebration theme, emphasized by red, white, and blue colors and a red '4' seal hanging at the bottom of a red, white, and blue ribbon. The image depicts an antique postcard with a one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring a profile of a historical figure, possibly from the early 20th century. The card, printed by the International Art Publ. Co. in Germany, is addressed to "Master George Hawkins" in Chester, N.Y. A handwritten message on the left side reads, "Having a good time at the shore. Many fine regards," signed by Aunt Stella. The card is divided into sections labeled "For Correspondemce" and "For Address Only."Subject Person/Organization
Hawkins, George C., 1899-1976Subject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Chester (Village) - Orange County - New YorkCollection
George Hawkins’ Scrapbook CollectionCategory
Hawkins
Families