Vintage July 4th Fireworks Greeting Card, Early 1900s Patriotic
Text on Card
JULY 4th "Day of Flags and Cannon and Jubilee": Guarded well, gloried in, So may it ever be.
Description
A young child dressed in patriotic attire stands proudly beside a wooden fireworks box labeled "FIRE WORKS" with a "KEEP DRY" warning label in this charming Edwardian-era Fourth of July greeting card. The adorable youngster wears a wide straw hat and red-and-teal overalls, evoking the festive spirit of Independence Day celebrations. The accompanying sentiment reads "Day of Flags and Cannon 'and Jubilee.' Guarded well, gloried in, so may it ever be," capturing the earnest patriotism and childhood wonder of early 20th-century American holiday traditions. Ellen Clapsaddle's signature appears at the bottom, indicating this is one of her celebrated children's designs that defined the golden age of American greeting cards.
Subjects
child, patriotic clothing, fireworks box, American flag, straw hat, overalls
Printing Notes
Hand-painted chromolithographic print with delicate color gradations. Embossed details on clothing and decorative elements. Gold foil accents on text.
