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"RARE BICENTENNIAL TREASURE - DISAPPEARING PIECE OF AMERICAN PATRIOTIC HISTORY
You're viewing a pristine slice of America's Revolutionary heritage - a beautifully preserved Bicentennial-era souvenir postcard of where our nation's first flag was born.
This increasingly scarce 'Souvenir Edition' commemorative card continues to vanish as the tangible records of America's 200th birthday celebration fade into institutional archives or deteriorate with time.
Description
This exceptional unused postcard showcases the historic Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia - the hallowed site where our nation's first flag was commissioned by George Washington himself.
The professional photography beautifully captures this iconic colonial structure with its distinctive brick lower story and stucco upper story complete with traditional white-shuttered windows and pitched roof with wooden shingles.
What makes this image particularly powerful for American history collectors is the prominently displayed American flag hanging from the facade - a poignant visual connection to the very spot where Betsy Ross sewed the first Stars and Stripes in 1776.
The photograph masterfully frames this birthplace of 'Old Glory' against a brilliant blue Philadelphia sky with surrounding historic district elements including authentic brick sidewalks and mature trees that provide historical context.
This comprehensive view offers a perfect time capsule of how this cherished Revolutionary landmark appeared during America's Bicentennial celebrations - a moment in our national consciousness that can never be recaptured.
Historical Significance
This postcard documents one of America's most sacred patriotic shrines - the actual home where Betsy Ross received the Continental Congress committee led by General Washington to commission our nation's first flag.
What you're seeing is the physical embodiment of America's origin story capturing the modest colonial dwelling where a seamstress forever changed our national identity through the creation of our most enduring symbol.
For American history enthusiasts this card provides a window into the Revolutionary era when our nation's founders were establishing the visual symbols that would unite thirteen colonies into one nation.
The detailed historical text on the reverse notes the specific committee members present (Washington Robert Morris and Col. George Ross) - critical historical context that elevates this beyond a mere souvenir.
This image represents a specific moment in America's relationship with its founding narrative during the Bicentennial era when millions of Americans reconnected with their Revolutionary heritage through visits to historic sites like this.
Bicentennial Legacy
This 'Souvenir Edition' card was specifically produced for America's 200th birthday celebrations in 1976 making it both a view of Revolutionary history and a historical artifact of our nation's Bicentennial commemoration.
The special Liberty Bell logo with surrounding stars visible on the back emphasizes its status as an official Bicentennial commemorative item rather than a standard tourist postcard.
For those who experienced America's Bicentennial celebrations firsthand this card offers a powerful nostalgic connection to that unique moment when patriotic fervor swept the nation during our 200th anniversary.
The watermark-style Liberty Bell image and distinctive formatting connect this card to the larger tapestry of Bicentennial memorabilia that documented America's founding sites for a generation rediscovering their revolutionary heritage.
This tangible piece of Bicentennial commemoration has now itself become a historical artifact spanning nearly five decades since America celebrated its 200th birthday.
Condition
Exceptional unused condition that preserves this patriotic image with remarkable clarity and color fidelity despite being nearly 50 years old.
The front photograph maintains vivid color saturation that allows you to appreciate the rich red of the brick the crisp white of the shutters and the bold red white and blue of the American flag against a perfect blue sky.
This pristine never-used example has retained its original condition with only minimal age-related toning - increasingly difficult to find as Bicentennial-era ephemera continues to deteriorate with time.
The clean unmarked back preserves the important historical text about this landmark's significance in American flag history providing crucial context for understanding its place in our national story.
Age/Era
This postcard dates specifically to the American Bicentennial era (circa 1976) as evidenced by its distinctive 'Souvenir Edition' designation and special Liberty Bell logo on the reverse.
Published by Art Color Card Distributors of Philadelphia during America's 200th birthday celebrations when interest in Revolutionary sites reached an unprecedented peak.
The stock number T-19 indicates this was part of a commemorative series of Philadelphia landmark cards produced specifically for the Bicentennial tourist market.
This nearly 50-year-old souvenir has now itself become a historical artifact that captures both an important Revolutionary site and the specific commemorative aesthetics of America's Bicentennial celebration.
Special Features
The exceptional 'Souvenir Edition' designation with Liberty Bell logo makes this more significant than standard tourist postcards connecting it directly to America's 200th anniversary celebrations.
The back contains a particularly detailed historical description that explicitly mentions Washington Morris and Ross commissioning the first flag - information that enhances its educational and historical value.
The publisher's phone number uses the now-obsolete letter-prefix format (MAY-3773) a vanishing reminder of mid-20th century telecommunications that adds period authenticity.
The specific card number (P326502) helps identify this within official Bicentennial commemorative series confirming its status as an authorized historical souvenir rather than a generic reproduction.
Rarity
While general views of the Betsy Ross House exist in reasonable numbers pristine never-used Bicentennial 'Souvenir Edition' examples with perfect color integrity are becoming increasingly difficult to find nearly five decades after America's 200th birthday.
The exceptional preservation of this card creates additional scarcity value as many similar items have yellowed significantly developed corner damage or suffered other condition issues over the decades.
As America's connection to its Revolutionary past continues to evolve these tangible links to how we celebrated our Bicentennial have developed specialized collecting significance beyond their original souvenir purpose.
Once these authentic Bicentennial commemoratives are gone they're gone forever—this may be your only opportunity to acquire this specific historical documentation before it disappears permanently into an institutional archive or private collection.
Collector's Note
This postcard represents a perfect addition to collections focusing on American Revolutionary history Philadelphia landmarks flag memorabilia Bicentennial commemoratives or early American architecture.
The exceptional condition and special 'Souvenir Edition' designation make it particularly valuable for collectors seeking the finest examples of Bicentennial-era ephemera.
For American history enthusiasts this offers authentic documentation of one of our nation's most important patriotic shrines during a pivotal moment in how we celebrated our heritage.
This may be your ONLY CHANCE to own this specific Bicentennial commemoration of the Betsy Ross House before it disappears forever into a specialized American history archive.
Shipping Information
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Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a vanishing piece of American Bicentennial history that captures both our Revolutionary heritage and how we celebrated our nation's 200th birthday."
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