Declaration of Independence, by John Trumbull, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Subjects: Art Exhibitions Patriotic Politics & Campaigns
Card type: Lithograph

Back of Declaration of Independence, by John Trumbull, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., lithograph postcard — Back

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Color reproduction of John Trumbull's painting Declaration of Independence, depicting the presentation of the draft to Congress in a hall with green-draped tables and flags. The caption identifies it as in the U.S. Capitol.

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PublisherB. S. Reynolds Co.

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, U. S. CAPITOL 45533 --- DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, U. S. CAPITOL Painting by John Trumbull, in the Rotunda of the Capitol, Washington. John Hancock, President of the Congress, is seated at the table, and in front of him stand the Committee of Five—Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert L. Livingston. POST CARD THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY PLACE ONE CENT STAMP HERE PUBLISHED BY B. S. REYNOLDS CO., 918 D ST., NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C. C. T. AMERICAN ART COLORED

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Series	45533
Condition	Very good
Place mentioned	Capitol, Washington, DC
Place mentioned	U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC
Publisher	Washington, DC
Notes	White border; printed caption and number at bottom. No postmark (unused card). Undivided back with 'THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY'; C. T. American Art Colored; published by B. S. Reynolds Co., Washington, D.C. Pencil dealer marks '#59' and '1-' at lower right. Light foxing and surface soiling; no stamp, no handwriting.

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Declaration of Independence, by John Trumbull, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/declaration-of-independence-by-john-trumbull-u-s-capitol-was. Accessed October 5, 2026.