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Vintage color postcard featuring the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The vertical view shows the monument rising above its surrounding lawns and trees beneath a blue sky.
The printed reverse describes the monument’s granite construction and identifies its cornerstone date as 1848 and completion date as 1885. Issued by Foster & Reynolds of 1 Madison Avenue, New York. Card number 3011.
Important Details
Subject: Washington Monument
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Type/Era: Printed color postcard; exact production era is unknown
Theme: Architecture and Cities & Towns
Publisher: Foster & Reynolds, 1 Madison Avenue, New York
Card Number: 3011
Postal Use: Unposted
Features: Divided back
Condition
Pre-owned vintage postcard with moderate corner and edge wear, softened corners, age-related toning, scattered spotting, surface rubbing, and small marks across the front image. The reverse has toning, spotting, and pencil notations. Please examine both photographs closely because they are part of the condition description.
Who Is It For
A suitable collectible for enthusiasts of Washington, D.C., American monuments, landmark architecture, presidential history, and early printed postcards.
Exact Item
You will receive the exact postcard shown. Please review the front and back photos carefully for details and condition.
Vintage color postcard featuring a tall vertical view of the Washington Monument with surrounding lawns, trees, and distant buildings.
