Museum object · Photographs and Still Images
Postcard of a soldier standing at attention
ca. 1917
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
A postcard depicting a sepia toned image of a soldier standing at attention. The soldier is wearing a cavalry hat, jacket, pants and leggings. His arms are pressed to his sides and his feet are together. He is standing in front of a background with an image of a tree on it. Printed on the back of the post card is “POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE” and “ADDRESS.” There is also a box labeled “PLACE / STAMP / HERE” in the top right corner.
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Catalog reference: 2016.5.2.19
