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Postcard of a soldier standing at attention

ca. 1917

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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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

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