About This Vintage Postcard
This postcard features the historic William Penn House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Named after William Penn, the founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, the house stands as a tribute to the man who envisioned the colony as a place of religious freedom and democratic governance. Penn, an English Quaker and early advocate for liberty, played a vital role in shaping the principles that would later influence the foundation of the United States.
Details
Era: Divided Back (1907)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Country: United States of America
Topics: Fairmount Park, William Penn, Revolutionary War,
Artist/Photographer: Not Noted
Condition: Circulated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: Illustrated Postal Card Co. (New York-Leipzig)
Additional Information
The publisher is identified by the distinct "Eagle and Shield" logo in the upper left corner, representing the Illustrated Postal Card Co. of New York. Prior to WW1, the company contracted with high-end German lithographers in Leipzig to produce their cards; many of their Pennsylvania-area views from this period were part of these German-printed runs. This specific card features a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp from the 1902 series and a personal message addressed to Mrs. M. C. Hurd in Chelsea, Mass.
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