1960 George Washington Gilbert Stuart Portrait ED-U-CARDS Flash Card Americana

"VINTAGE 1960 GEORGE WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL FLASH CARD - AMERICAN HISTORY TREASURE

You're viewing a genuine piece of mid-century educational ephemera featuring our nation's founding father. This is not a modern reproduction but an authentic 1960s educational card that has survived over 60 years.

Part of the increasingly sought-after 'Book of Knowledge Flash Cards' series by ED-U-CARDS this is card #48B featuring the iconic Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington that influenced the image on the U.S. dollar bill.

DESCRIPTION

This vintage educational card showcases the famous Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington in an elegant oval format. The distinguished first president is depicted in formal attire with his characteristic powdered hair and dignified expression.

Bold yellow bands frame the portrait with 'GEORGE WASHINGTON' prominently displayed at the top. The bottom band identifies the source as 'Museum of Fine Arts Boston' and features the distinctive ED-U-CARDS logo with graduation cap symbol.

The back contains five concise paragraphs of biographical information about Washington's life and presidency (1732-1799). The text covers his military leadership presidential achievements establishment of government departments foreign policy successes and his retirement to Mount Vernon.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The Gilbert Stuart portrait featured on this card is arguably the most recognizable and influential portrait of George Washington ever created. This particular image served as the basis for Washington's portrait on the one-dollar bill that remains in circulation today.

Educational materials like this represent how American history was taught during the Cold War era of the late 1950s and early 1960s. These cards were designed to instill patriotic values and historical knowledge in a generation of American schoolchildren.

The copyright date of 1960 places this card in a fascinating period of American educational history just before the major curriculum reforms of the mid-1960s. It represents the traditional approach to teaching American history that emphasized heroic figures and nation-building narratives.

CONDITION

This 60+ year old educational card remains in good vintage condition with typical signs of age and use. Please examine the photos carefully to assess condition for yourself.

There are some corner creases edge wear and slight yellowing of the paper consistent with its age. The yellow bands show some minor fading but the text remains perfectly legible.

Minor foxing (small brown spots) appears in a few areas and there is light general soiling from handling. These imperfections reflect the card's authentic vintage nature and actual use in educational settings.

AGE/ERA

Definitively dated to 1960 by the copyright information on the reverse: '© 1960 ED-U-CARDS MFG. CORP. L. I. C. N. Y.' This places it squarely in the mid-20th century educational material category.

The lack of a ZIP code in the publisher's address (just 'L.I.C. N.Y.') further confirms its pre-1963 origin. The typography printing techniques and paper quality are all consistent with educational materials from this specific period.

RARITY

While not extremely rare educational ephemera from this period is becoming increasingly difficult to find in good condition. These pieces of American educational history are disappearing at an alarming rate as collections are discarded by those who don't recognize their historical and cultural significance.

Most of these educational cards were actively used and handled by children resulting in damage or disposal. Finding examples that have survived six decades in collectible condition is increasingly challenging.

As interest in vintage educational materials continues to grow among collectors of Americana and presidential memorabilia these cards become more sought after each year.

COLLECTOR'S NOTE

There is something deeply satisfying about holding an authentic piece of educational history in your hands. Unlike digital images this tangible connection to how previous generations learned about our founding father provides a unique window into American educational practices of the mid-20th century.

This flash card sits at the intersection of several collecting categories: presidential memorabilia educational ephemera Americana and mid-century graphic design. It's an affordable entry point for collectors interested in any of these areas.

The joy of owning authentic historical ephemera comes not just from the object itself but from its power to transport us to a different era. This card represents how millions of American children first learned about George Washington during the Kennedy administration.

Add this to your collection of presidential memorabilia educational materials or Americana for a genuine artifact that connects you directly to our educational past.

SHIPPING NOTE

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This card will be carefully packaged between rigid cardboard and shipped in a protective sleeve to ensure it arrives safely.

ACT QUICKLY!

Don't miss your chance to own this piece of American educational history before it's gone forever! With each passing year fewer of these authentic educational cards remain in collectible condition. Once this piece of educational history is gone it cannot be replaced with an authentic period item."

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Offered by Gosla Antiques & Collectibles, purveyors of antiquities, curiosities and collectible wares. Dispatched from Pennsylvania, United States, with tracking.