Children with fireworks on the Fourth of July, Marcus, IA, 1912
- Card type
- Lithograph
About this postcard
A printed greeting, "Wishing you a glorious 4th of July," arches over a scene of children in period dress setting off fireworks. A boy in a straw hat holds a firecracker, a girl carries a doll, and another boy lights a toy cannon. A crescent moon, gold stars, and a red-white-and-blue ground set the celebration at night. Fourth of July greeting cards of the era often paired holiday color with images of children and fireworks. The scene reflects the homegrown celebrations of the time, when small fireworks and toy cannons were common parts of the holiday.
Postcard Details
Carson, CT
Postcard record
| Postmarked | Marcus, IA |
|---|---|
| Series | FOURTH OF JULY SERIES No 5 |
| Condition | Good |
| Place addressed | Clara Asmus, Carson, CT |
| Stamp | 1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides |
| Notes | Gold embossed border; faint gold printer's copyright mark in lower left corner; worn edges and corners; no white border. Postmark: MARCUS 7 PM 1912 IOWA — divided-back private card ("This Space For Writing Messages" / "This side for the Address only."), 1¢ green Franklin stamp, embossed gold-border Fourth of July Series No 5 front; heavy creasing, edge wear and a torn/creased corner. |
Cite this card
Children with fireworks on the Fourth of July, Marcus, IA, 1912, postcard, c. 1912. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/children-with-fireworks-on-the-fourth-of-july-marcus-ia-1912. Accessed November 13, 2026.