Black-and-white reproduction of a painted portrait of George Washington in military uniform, wearing a dark coat with buttons and a sash, with a landscape background.
White margin at bottom with printed caption; small paper loss at top left and top right; black-and-white halftone reproduction.
No postmark. Divided-back 'ARTVUE POST CARD' (Artvue Post Card Co., 225 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y.) with 'THIS SPACE FOR MESSAGE' / 'THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS' and PLACE STAMP HERE box. Pencil name 'Janet Turner' written in the address space; pencil dealer notations '#59' and '1-' at lower right. Cream textured stock, small brown stain left of center. No stamp present.
Cite this card
First portrait of George Washington by C. W. Peale, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/first-portrait-of-george-washington-by-c-w-peale. Accessed October 5, 2026.
