George Washington equestrian statue, Boston, MA, 1905

Subjects: Monuments & Memorials Public Figures Public Parks & Commons
Card type: Lithograph
Date: c. 1905 (Early)

Back of George Washington equestrian statue, Boston, MA, 1905, c. 1905 lithograph postcard — Back

About this postcard

The card shows the equestrian statue of George Washington on its pedestal in Boston's Public Garden, framed by lawn, ornamental plants, a tall lamp post, and an urn; the printed caption names it "Public Garden (Statue of Washington)." The bronze statue was modeled by Thomas Ball and dedicated in 1869. The Public Garden, laid out in 1837, is considered the first public botanical garden in the United States.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

I suppose you have a fine time, Marion,

PostmarkedBoston, MA, September 6, 1905, 18:00

Addressed to

Miss Charlotte Hazzett.

Sparkhawk St. Amesbury, MA

Postcard record

Postmarked	September 6, 1905, 18:00, Boston, MA
Publisher	The New England News Company
Series	No. 5005
Condition	Fair
Place addressed	Miss Charlotte Hazzett., Sparkhawk St., Amesbury, MA
Place depicted	Public Garden, Boston, MA
received	Amesbury, MA
Stamp	1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1902, perforated vertical sides only
Stamp	1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated on all sides
Notes	White border; handwritten message on front; diagonal crease at upper right. Postmark: SEP 6 6 PM 1905, Mass. (town name obscured by stamp), plus AMESBURY SEP 7 8-30 AM 05 receiving mark. Undivided back with "THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY.", 1c green Franklin stamp, magenta "Held for Postage" handstamp, small handwritten docket note at top left. Light soiling and corner wear.

Cite this card

George Washington equestrian statue, Boston, MA, 1905, postcard, c. 1905. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/george-washington-equestrian-statue-boston-ma-1905. Accessed November 2, 2026.