Washington declining overtures, Yorktown, VA, circa 1901
- Card type
- Lithograph
- Date
- c. 1901 (Early)
About this postcard
George Washington stands among Continental Army officers in Constantino Brumidi's fresco of the incident at Yorktown. Several officers wear blue and buff uniforms, one wears red, and a Black soldier stands at the right. A seated figure sits near a table with papers and a red chair. The caption dates the moment to Oct. 17, 1781, when Washington refused Cornwallis's request for a two-day cessation of hostilities. Brumidi, an Italian-born artist, painted the scene for the U.S. Capitol's Hall of Representatives, where it commemorated the Revolutionary War victory.
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Postcard record
| Publisher | B. S. Reynolds Co. |
|---|---|
| Condition | Very good |
| Place mentioned | Yorktown, VA |
| Publisher | Washington, DC |
| Notes | White border; color lithographic reproduction of a historical painting; no printed text on front. Printed caption on back: 'WASHINGTON DECLINING OVERTURES FROM CORNWALLIS AT YORKTOWN, VA.' with note on the Brumidi fresco in the Hall of Representatives. No postmark, stamp, address, or message. Undivided back ('THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY', 'PLACE ONE CENT STAMP HERE'), C. T. American Art Colored (Curt Teich, Chicago) imprint; published by B. S. Reynolds Co., 1202 D. St. Northwest, Washington, D.C. Pencil dealer marks '#59' and '1-' at lower right. Light edge wear and soiling; small tear at top left corner. |
Cite this card
Washington declining overtures, Yorktown, VA, circa 1901, postcard, c. 1901. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/washington-declining-overtures-yorktown-va-circa-1901. Accessed November 2, 2026.