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Armed Freedom statue atop U.S. Capitol dome, Washington, DC, 1909

Subjects
Monuments & MemorialsPatriotic
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1909 (Golden Age)
Front of Armed Freedom statue atop U.S. Capitol dome, Washington, DC, 1909, Miss Charlotte Hassett, MA, USA, c. 1909 lithograph postcard
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Back of Armed Freedom statue atop U.S. Capitol dome, Washington, DC, 1909, Miss Charlotte Hassett, MA, USA, c. 1909 lithograph postcard
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About this postcard

The bronze figure of Armed Freedom crowns the dome of the U.S. Capitol, shown in profile with a crested helmet, classical robes, a sheathed sword, and a laurel wreath. Thomas Crawford designed the statue, which was raised into place in 1863 and stands 19 feet 6 inches high. The card's caption calls her "Armed Freedom," while its printed text uses "Armed Liberty." By the time this card was mailed, the figure had become a familiar symbol of the Union and of Washington's skyline.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pencil

Dear Charlotte, Having a grand time. Hope you'll come here some day Helen

PublisherB. S. Reynolds Co.
"ARMED FREEDOM" DOME OF CAPITOL --- 607.—"ARMED LIBERTY."—Bronze statue designed by Crawford, surmounting dome of U. S. Capitol, Washington. It is 19 feet 6 inches high. (B. S. Reynolds Co., Washington.)
PostmarkedWashington, DC, March 30, 1909, 14:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Miss Charlotte Hassett

44 Sparhawk St. Amesbury, MA

Postcard record

Postmarked, Washington, DC
PublisherB. S. Reynolds Co.
Series607.
ConditionGood
Place addressedMiss Charlotte Hassett, 44 Sparhawk St., Amesbury, MA
Stamp1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated on all sides
NotesColor-printed card with a fine stippled/halftone texture; image runs to the edges with only a thin light margin at the bottom; light corner and edge wear. Postmark: WASHINGTON D.C. MAR 30 2-PM 1909. Divided-back private postcard; card is toned and foxed, with staining along the top and right edges.

Cite this card

Armed Freedom statue atop U.S. Capitol dome, Washington, DC, 1909, postcard, c. 1909. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/armed-freedom-statue-atop-u-s-capitol-dome-washington-dc-190. Accessed November 2, 2026.