Description

This postcard features a striking image of the Statue of Freedom, a bronze sculpture perched atop the Capitol Dome in Washington, D.C. Designed by Thomas Crawford and completed in 1863, the statue stands 19 feet 6 inches tall and weighs nearly 15,000 pounds. Clad in flowing robes, the figure holds a sheathed sword in her right hand, while her left hand clutches a wreath and a shield adorned with stars. The statue's head is adorned with a helmet encircled by a laurel wreath, topped with an eagle’s head and feathers, set against a backdrop of bright blue skies dotted with fluffy clouds. The reverse side provides a brief history of the statue, emphasizing its significance during the Civil War and its symbolic representation of freedom.