Vintage Postcard Lot Mount Vernon George Washington Mansion Tomb Formal Garden
The contrast between these two postcards illustrates a major shift in how Americans processed historical tourism:
Rare multi-view card splitting two separate historical scenes on one face of Mt. Vernon Mansion over the Tomb of George and Martha Washington. It features a highly stylized, hand-colored quality where the sky is bleached a striking pale white against vivid green grass, and figures in vintage attire can be seen looking into the iron gates of the tomb.
Full-bleed scenic landscape card of Mt. Vernon's Formal Gardens. The Plastichrome card features a breathtaking array of thousands of blooming red, yellow, and violet tulips bordering a winding stone walkway, with the white roof of a historic garden outbuilding peeking over the brick perimeter wall.
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Era: Divided Back / Early White Border Transition Era (circa 1915–1920s) and Early Chrome Era (circa 1950s)
Condition: Edge wear and light staining on backs
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.