Postcard

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Fredericksburg Area Museum

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

1988.036.04

Scope and Content

94 postcards of Fredericksburg area scenes. During the 2000 inventory the following numbers were counted: 83 in storage 3 on exhibit 86 total accounted for in year 2000 inventory 2023: 83 in storage 3 missing (reported on exhibit according to last inventory) 2025: 87 in storage 001: This color postcard features a view of the Fredericksburg courthouse taken facing northwest. In front of the courthouse, a group of men are congregated and the trees are bare of leaves. The label reads "Court House, Fredericksburg, Va." The back shows it was published by "The American News Company, New York. Leipzig-Berlin" and was printed by Lipzig Berlin Dreden Litho-Chrome. 002: This color postcard features a view of the front elevation of the Rising Sun Tavern facing south. This image is from prior to the addition of the porch which is present in modern day. The label reads "Rising Sun Tavern, Fredericksburg, Va." The back reads "Built by Charles Washington, a brother of George, and prior to 1775 George Weedon was landlord. Washington was a frequent guest, and on October 23, 1771, he met here with the officers of the French and Indian Wars to settle their claims against the colony for land bounties." The back shows that this postcard was published by R. A. Kishpaugh, Fredericksburg, VA and Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone". 003: This sepia tone postcard shows a steamboat on the Rappahannock River in front of Fredericksburg. The image was taken facing south across the Rappahannock River towards Fredericksburg. A fence runs in front of the image the foreground of the image, and the houses of Fredericksburg are visible in the background. The label reads "The Lancaster coming up to Fredericksburg, Va." 004: This black and white postcard features Chatham. This image was likely taken facing north, as it is of the entry to the residence. The label of the image reads "Chatham Residence A. Randolph Howard, Esq. Opposite Fredericksburg, VA. Gen. Burnsides Headquarters, 1862." The back shows that this postcard was published by F.T. Cassidy, Fredericksburg, VA. 005: This portrait color postcard features an image of the Fredericksburg Baptist Church, taken facing northeast. The sun appears to be rising behind the building. The label reads "Baptist Church, Fredericksburg, Va." The back shows that this postcard was published by Louis Kaufman & Sons, Baltimore, MD. 006: This sepia tone postcard shows four men standing in front of G.S. Berry, an establishment advertising plumbing, tin roofing, gas fitting, and stove work. The two men in the center are wearing white collared shirts with dark ties and the two men on the left and right and wearing overalls and work clothes. Tools for manual labor can be seen in the background to the left hand side of the postcard. 007: This color postcard features Chancellorsville Tavern. The label reads "Chancellorsville Tavern, (Burned 1863) Ten Miles From Fredericksburg, VA." The back reads "The Chancellorsville Tavern was a 17 room house, burned during the Civil War. It was the center of the battles of the Wilderness and Salem Church, and used as headquarters by 'Fighting' Joe Hooker." The back shows that this postcard was published by R. A. Kishpaugh, Fredericksburg, VA and C.T. American Art Colored". 008: This color postcard shows the R. F. & P. railroad bridge which runs over the Rappahannock River next to Fredericksburg. The image shows a train crossing the bridge, as well as people on a paddleboat underneath. The label reads "R. F. & P. Bridge Over Rappahannock River, Fredericksburg, VA." The back reads "This bridge originally built during the Civil War and was reconstructed of iron and steel. It forms an important link between the North and South." There is also a communication and address written on the back of the image. These read "Dear Elsie. - Your letter recd. Glad you are better I am better too had no fever yesterday or today. Mary & Richard came Sat. brot me so many good things & bottle of medicine so I ought to get better fast. [] been sick with cold but [] is better. She has 3 [] already, a blue, [] & rose. So if you [] to send something [] it would be O.R. Judith [] one too, but I [] going to tell her to get []. [] soon. Love your brother." There is damage in the bottom left corner obscuring some text. The address reads " Mrs. L. Fr. Stuesbley 303 S. 13 Ave. Hopewell, Virginia." The back shows that this postcard was published by Louis Kaufman & Sons, Baltimore, MD. 009: This sepia tone postcard shows the Butterfield Monument in the National Cemetary. The image features the monument on the hillside of the cemetery. There are headstones visible on the hill as well. The image was taken from outside the cemetery, as the fence is visible. The label reads "The Butterfield Monument, National Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Va." 010: This sepia tone postcard shows the Free Bridge running over the Rappahannock River. The image is taken facing west on the river. A person can be seen fishing in the foreground. The label reads "Free Bridge, Rappahannock River, Fredericksburg, Va." and the copyright reads "Copyright 1905 by the Rotograph Co." 011: This portrait color postcard shows the Fredericksburg Baptist Church. The image faces northwest. The trees are bare and a horse can be seen on the right hand side of the image. The label reads "Baptist Church, Fredericksburg, Va." The back shows it was published by "The American News Company, New York. Leipzig-Berlin" and was printed by Lipzig Berlin Dreden Litho-Chrome. 012: This color postcard shows downtown Fredericksburg, likely on Caroline Street. People are shown walking and horses pulling buggies are shown as well. The label reads "Main Street, Showing Post Office, Fredericksburg, Va." The back shows it was published by "The American News Company, New York. Leipzig-Berlin" and was printed by Lipzig Berlin Dreden Litho-Chrome. 013: This sepia tone postcard shows people enjoying the Rappahannock River. There are three rowboats visible in the foreground and background and there are also people visible on the bank of the river. The label reads "Scene on the Rappahannock River, Fredericksburg, Va." The back shows that this postcard was published by F.T. Cassidy, Fredericksburg, VA. 014: This color postcard depicts the Rappahannock River as seen facing north on the Falmouth Bridge. A large white building with a red roof, along with a grove of trees, can be seen distantly. The label reads, "View on Rappahannock River from Falmouth Bridge, Fredericksburg, Va." The back shows it was published by "The American News Company, New York. Leipzig-Berlin" and was printed by Lipzig Berlin Dreden Litho-Chrome. 015: This color postcard shows the Stratford Hotel from an angle at the left side. This is a large, three story brick building with a large, ornate entry way in the center of the structure. There is a line of cars to the front doors. The label reads "The Stratford Hotel, Fredericksburg's Newest and Finest Hotel, Fredericksburg, VA." The back shows that it was published by R. A. Kishpaugh in Fredericksburg. 016: This color postcard shows a row of brick buildings in ruin, with large gaping holes in walls and misshapen chimneys. A church steeple is visible in the background. "The label reads "Ruins in Fredericksburg, Va., After the Battle December 12, 1862." The back reads "Fredericksburg was the scene of two battles and a devastating bombardment during the Civil War. Within a circle of ten miles around the town, more men were killed and wounded than previously had been on any similar area in the world." The back shows that it was published by R. A. Kishpaugh in Fredericksburg. 017: This color postcard shows the current James Monroe Museum. There are trees in front of the structure, vines growing on the structure, and an American flag hanging over the door. The label reads "The James Monroe Shrine at Fredericksburg, Va." The back reads "The Law Office of James Monroe, fifth President of the United States and author of the Monroe Doctrine. Monroe practiced law in Fredericksburg, where he received his first political office, which started him on a career that gave him more public offices than ever has been held, before or since, by a single American. Restored as a National Shrine by Laurence Hoes, great grand-son of Monroe." The back shows that it was published by R. A. Kishpaugh in Fredericksburg. 018: This color postcard shows the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop. There are trees, flowers and signs in front of the building. The label reads "The Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, Fredericksburg, Va." The back reads "The Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop Established about 1750 by Dr. Hugh Mercer, friend and military compatriot of George Washington. Preserved as a museum of Early American pharmacy and as a shrine for the organized pharmacists of the United States." The back shows that it was published by R. A. Kishpaugh in Fredericksburg. 019: This sepia tone postcard shows the Rising Sun Tavern. The modern porch is not present and the trees in front are bare. The label reads "The Rising Sun Tavern Fredericksburg, Va." The back reads "The Rising Sun Tavern was built about 1760 by General Washington's brother, Charles Washington. It was the leading hostelry of the section. The most prominent Revolutionary War patriots were entertained here. Since 1907 it has been owned by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities." The back shows that it was published by R. A. Kishpaugh in Fredericksburg. 020: This sepia tone postcard shows the interior of George Washington's bedroom in Mary Washington's home. The postcard shows a chair, fireplace, and the corner of a canopied bed. The label reads "George Washington's Bedroom, During His Visit to His Mother, Mary Ball Washington, At Her Home In Fredericksburg, VA., 1772-1789." The back shows it was published by Artvue Postcards in New York City. 021: This portrait sepia tone postcard shows a tree lined path. The label reads "Lover's Lane, Fredericksburg, Va." 022: This portrait color postcard shows a large tree in front of an expansive white house with a red roof. The label reads "The Last of the Thirteen Horse Chestnut Trees Planted by George Washington at Fredericksburg, Va." The back reads "The Old Horse Chestnut Tree On one of his visits to Fredericksburg George Washington planted thirteen Horse Chestnut Trees to represent the Thirteen Colonies during the Revolutionary War. This is the only one remaining." The back shows that it was published by R. A. Kishpaugh in Fredericksburg. 023: This color postcard shows a small spring set into the ground, with a stone wall and plaque above it. The label reads "Gunnery Spring, Fredericksburg, Va." The back reads "Drink of this Spring and you'll trail this way, Said an Indian girl to her warrior bold, The water is sweet and clear and cold, and you are tired my brave. Stooping he made his hands a cup And drank of the shaded Spring, And he trailed this way again And again he trailed this way, Sweet legend of a by-gone day, Drink of this Spring - you'll trail this way. Alice Ashby Coghill." The back shows that it was published by R. A. Kishpaugh in Fredericksburg. 024: This sepia tone postcard shows a barren landscape with a small wall running across the center. On the right hand side of the postcard, the monument to Mary Washington is visible and on the left hand side, the corner of a stone house can be seen. The label reads "Monument to Mary the Mother of Washington, Fredericksburg, Va." 025: This sepia tone postcard shows the science hall at Fredericksburg Normal and Industrial School for Women. The building is large and imposing and an American flag flies from the roof. The label reads "Science Hall, Fredericksburg Normal and Industrial School for Women. Open for Students September, 1911. E. H. Russell, President." The back shows it was published by F. T. Cassidy. 026: This sepia tone postcard shows the Mary Washington house with two large flowering trees in front of it, obscuring the view. The label reads "Mary Washington House, Fredericksburg, Va." 027: This portrait color postcard shows the Hugh Mercer statue on Kenmore Avenue. The label reads "Hugh Mercer Monument, Fredericksburg, Va." The back shows it was published by "The American News Company, New York. Leipzig-Berlin" and was printed by Lipzig Berlin Dreden Litho-Chrome. 028: This color postcard shows the gates to the National Cemetary. Many trees, a few headstones, a monument, and an American flag are all visible. The label reads "Entrance to National Cemetary, Fredericksburg, Va." The back reads "The National Cemetary is located on Willis Hill, a part of the historic Marye's Heights. The monument on the left is to the valor of the Fifth Army Corps Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862. There are 15,295 interments, of which 2,500 are known." The back shows that it was published by R. A. Kishpaugh in Fredericksburg. 029: This sepia tone postcard shows Fredericksburg from across the Rappahannock River from a slightly elevated angle. The foreground is barren with a few farm animals present. Across the bridge, the skyline of Fredericksburg is visible, including church steeples. The label reads "Bird's Eye View of Fredericksburg, Va., from Stafford Heights." 030: This postcard is a duplicate of 011. 031: This postcard is a duplicate of 015. 032: This color postcard shows a view of the Fredericksburg skyline from across the Rappahannock River. The bridge is central in the postcard. The label reads "Fredericksburg, Va., From Stafford Heights." The back shows that it was published by R. A. Kishpaugh in Fredericksburg. 033: This postcard is a duplicate of 001. 034: This color postcard shows the Rising Sun Tavern. The modern porch is not present and the trees in the foreground are budding. The label reads "Rising Sun Tavern, Where Washington and Lafayette Stopped, Fredericksburg, Va." The back shows it was published by "The American News Company, New York. Leipzig-Berlin" and was printed by Lipzig Berlin Dreden Litho-Chrome. 035: This color postcard shows the skyline of Fredericksburg from across the Rappahannock River. The skyline is obscured by the trees along the river and there are a number of brightly colored cars on the bridge. The label reads "Skyline View of Fredericksburg, Virginia, 'America's Most Historic City'". The label on the back of the postcard reads "New Bridge across the Rappahannock River, connecting Fredericksburg and The Kings Highway. This leads to the Boyhood Home of George Washington; Wakefield where he was born in 1732; and to Stratford, the birthplace of Robert E. Lee and his father Light-Horse Harry Lee." The back shows that it was published by R. A. Kishpaugh in Fredericksburg. 036: This color postcard shows George Washington's boyhood home. The focus of the image is a structure sunken into the ground so that only the roof and the entrance in the roof are visible. Behind this is another structure which is white and features a stone chimney. There is also a tree to the right of the roof in the ground. The label reads "George Washington's Boyhood Home". The back reads "George Washington's Boyhood Home 'Ferry Farm' Fredericksburg, Virginia: Scene of Washington's Surveying Office, The Family Ice House, and the Site of the Now Legendary Cherry Tree." The back shows that is was published by Virginia Photo Color Cards and Ron and Linda Card in Keysville, Virginia. 037: This sepia tone postcard shows the Exchange Hotel in Fredericksburg. The image was taken from a corner angle and shows two sides of the hotel. The label reads "Fredericksburg, VA Exchange Hotel". The back shows that this postcard was published by F. T. Cassidy in Fredericksburg, Virginia. 038: This is a duplicate of 036. 039: This sepia tone postcard shows a view of Hanover Street. Houses can be seen lining the street and a figure is walking on the sidewalk. Bare trees also line the sidewalk. The label reads "Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA". The back shows that this postcard was published by F. T. Cassidy in Fredericksburg, Virginia. 040: This is a duplicate of 034. 041: This color postcard shows the Hugh Mercer Apothecary. This image was taken from an angle of the northern facade and the eastern side. The trees surrounding the building are bare. The label reads "The Office and Apothecary Shop of General Hugh Mercer, Fredericksburg, VA". The back shows it was published by "The American News Company, New York. Leipzig-Berlin" and was printed by Lipzig Berlin Dreden Litho-Chrome. 042: This sepia tone postcard shows a transportation hub in Fredericksburg. A row of horse drawn buggies and their drivers are shown in front of the depot. The label reads "New Passenger Depot (R. F. & P. R. R.), Fredericksburg, VA". The back shows that this postcard was published by F. T. Cassidy. 043: This color postcard shows George Washington Hall on the Mary Washington College campus. The image was taken at an angel showing the northern facade and the western side. The trees in the image have leaves. The label reads "George Washington Hall, Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA". The back reads "George Washington Hall of Mary Washington College: This is the largest and most beautiful structure on the campus. Within its imposing walls it contains the Administration Offices, an Auditorium seating over 1,600, a Broadcasting Studio and a large recreation room." The back also shows that this postcard was by Technicolor Bros in Boston. 044: This color postcard shows Salem Church. The image was taken at an angle and also features the stone plaque in front of the church recounting the dates of the Battle of Salem Church. The trees in the background of the image have leaves. The label reads "Salem Church Where Battle Was Fought May 3, 1863, Salem Church, Near Fredericksburg, VA." The back shows that this postcard was published by Louis Kaufman & Sons, Baltimore, MD. 045: This sepia tone postcard shows the Mary Washington House. The image shows the northern facade of the building, but the view is mostly obscured by the trees in front of the house. The label reads "Mary Washington House, Fredericksburg, VA." 046: This color postcard shows a Civil War trench full of Confederate dead. A stone wall runs down the northern side of the trench and a white house can be seen in the distance. The label reads "Old Historic Stone Wall at Foot of Marye's Heights with Confederate Dead in Trench. Taken After the Battle of Fredericksburg, December 1862." The back reads "War picture taken at the foot of Marye's Heights, showing the Sunken Road and a section of the Old Stone Wall. Confederate dead in trench. On the other side of this wall 9,000 Federal troops were lying killed and wounded after battle, December 13, 1862." The back also shows that it was published by R. A. Kishpaugh in Fredericksburg. 047: This color postcard shows the Mary Washington House. The image shows the northern facade and the western side of the building. The image also shows the sign in front of the building and several trees with leaves. The label reads "The Home of Mary, the Mother of Washington, Fredericksburg, VA." The back reads "The home of Mary, the Mother of George Washington, Fredericksburg, VA. This plain old-fashioned one-and-one-half story dwelling was the home of the mother of our first President from 1772 to her death in 1789. The boxwood she planted still grows in the old English type gardens." The back also shows that it was published by R. A. Kishpaugh in Fredericksburg. 048: This is a duplicate of 047. 049: This sepia tone postcard shows Sunken Road. The road is dirt and on one side, houses can be seen, while the other side of the road is untamed. The label reads "The Sunken Road, Fredericksburg, VA." and it was copyrighted in 1905 by the Rotograph Company. 050: This sepia tone postcard shows a scene in Spotsylvania County. The image shows two buildings, one to the far left of the image and the other to the far right. There is little else in the image between these two structures besides a small fence. The label reads "Old Spotsylvania Court House and Historic Hotel." The back shows that this postcard was published by F. T. Cassidy in Fredericksburg. 051: This is a duplicate of 045. 052: This color postcard shows the stone wall along Sunken Road. The trees in the background are bare and a figure stands in front of the wall in the center of the image. The label reads "Stone Wall and Sunken Road of Stonewall Jackson Fame, Fredericksburg, VA." The back shows it was published by "The American News Company, New York. Leipzig-Berlin" and was printed by Lipzig Berlin Dreden Litho-Chrome. 053: This is a duplicate of 050. 054: This is a duplicate of 052. 055: This color postcard shows a scene from the Battle of Fredericksburg. The town can be seen in the distance with rising plumes of smoke. Troops can be seen throughout the image far into the distance. The image was taken from the perspective of Marye's Heights. The Confederate Flag is visible in the left hand corner of the image and the focus of the image is a group of Confederates firing a cannon. The back reads "Defense of Marye's Heights, Dec. 13, 1862. Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, Fredericksburg, VA. National Park Service. This painting by Sidney King, located in the National Cemetery, is at the site of the cannon depicted. Lee's Confederate infantry in the Sunken Road below face Burnside's Union battle lines sweeping Westward from Fredericksburg." The postcard was published by Virginia Photo Color Cards. 056: This is a duplicate of 055. 057: This portrait color postcard shows the memorial to Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. The obelisk memorial is the center of the image and it is surrounded by a fence. The trees in the background are bare. The label reads "Mary, the Mother of Washington Monument, Fredericksburg, VA." The back shows it was published by "The American News Company, New York. Leipzig-Berlin" and was printed by Lipzig Berlin Dreden Litho-Chrome. 058: This portrait sepia tone postcard shows a monument to the 15th Regiment at Bloody Angle. An ornate fence surrounds the memorial, which depicts a man holding a gun carved out of a stone block. The label reads "Monument at Bloody Angle to 15th Reg't. N. J. Vol's." The back shows that this postcard was published by F. T. Cassidy in Fredericksburg. 059: This color postcard shows a tall stone monument to Stonewall Jackson. The monument's stone is rusticated. A small building, an American flag, and a historic highway marker can all be seen in the background. The label reads "Monument to Gen. Stonewall Jackson, National Military Park, near Fredericksburg, VA." the back reads "Monument to Gen. Stonewall Jackson, in the National Military Park, ten miles from Fredericksburg, VA. This marks the spot where he fell, mortally wounded, on May 2nd, 1863." The back also shows that it was published by R. A. Kishpaugh in Fredericksburg. 060: This portrait sepia tone postcard shows a monument to Salem Church. The monument is a tall pillar with a statue of a man on top of it. There is a fence surrounding the monument. The label reads "Monument at Salem Church to 15th Regt. N. J. Vols." 061: This sepia tone postcard shows a church on a dirt road. The church has columns along the front facade, as well as a bell tower. The label reads "Presbyterian Church and Chapel, Fredericksburg, VA." 062: This sepia tone postcard shows a view of Main Street. There are electricity poles along the street and a number of people on the sidewalks and street. The label reads "Main Street, looking North, Fredericksburg, VA." 063: This is a duplicate of 060. 064: This is a duplicate of 061. 065: This is a duplicate of 061. 066: This portrait color postcard shows a tall, cabinet like writing desk. There are chairs on either side of the desk and a clock on top of the desk. Paper, an ink well and other objects are stored on the shelves of the desk. The label reads "President James Monroe's Desk, Fredericksburg, VA. On this desk President Monroe prepared the message transmitted December 3, 1823 to Congress, embodying the Monroe Doctrine. James Monroe Shrine, Fredericksburg, Virginia." The back reads "This desk was brought from France by James Monroe in 1794 while U.S. Minister to that country. It is of mahagony and heavily inlaid with brass, and contains many hidden compartments." It is copyrighted by the James Monroe Shrine and published by the Albertype Company in Brooklyn.

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Date(s) Created: 20th century Date(s): 20th century

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Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in