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Statue of Freedom on the dome of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, circa 1910

Subjects
Monuments & MemorialsPatriotic
Card type
Lithograph
Date
Postmarked March 30, 1909 (Golden Age)
Front of Statue of Freedom on the dome of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, circa 1910, Charlotte Hassett, MA, USA, 1909 lithograph postcard
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Back of Statue of Freedom on the dome of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, circa 1910, Charlotte Hassett, MA, USA, 1909 lithograph postcard
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About this postcard

A close view of the bronze Statue of Freedom crowning the dome of the United States Capitol, shown in profile with her crested helmet, draped classical robes, sheathed sword and laurel wreath. The figure, modeled by Thomas Crawford and cast in Rome, was hoisted into place atop the Capitol dome in 1863, where she stands facing east over the city. The card's own caption calls her "Armed Freedom."

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pencil

Dear Charlotte, Having a grand time. Will write you soon from [illegible]

PublisherB. S. Reynolds Co.
"ARMED FREEDOM" DOME OF CAPITOL --- 607.—"ARMED LIBERTY."—Bronze statue designed by Crawford, surrounding 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
Charlotte Hassett

44 Parkhurst St., Amesbury, MA

Postcard record

Postmarked, Washington, DC
PublisherB. S. Reynolds Co.
ConditionGood
Place addressedCharlotte Hassett, 44 Parkhurst St., Amesbury, MA
Stamp1c George Washington, 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.

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Statue of Freedom on the dome of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, circa 1910, postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/statue-of-freedom-on-the-dome-of-the-u-s-capitol-washington. Accessed October 25, 2026.