Thursday, July 28, 2011

Thomas Jefferson Memorial


This postcard is special not just because of its unique shape, but because it's one of the cards sent by my good friends Margaux and Filmore (and their future baby*) during their recent trip to the USA.


The description at the back of the cards says:
Rudolp Evans' statue of Thomas Jefferson stands within this graceful Roman-style marble pantheon designed by John Russell Pope. Four panels on the interior walls are inscribed with excerpts of Jefferson's writings about independence, liberty, religion, and government.


I certainly love the play of light and shadow in this postcard. The sun had cast lovely, soft hues on the imposing structure.

*Margaux is pregnant.


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9 comments:

  1. Postcard PerfectJuly 28, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Congrats to your friend,this is one cool shape card!

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  2. genefaithJuly 28, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    curious here to read more about Jefferson's inscription:)..beautiful postcard...

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  3. gengenJuly 28, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I am in US but never been there hehehe...Nice one. mine is up.

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  4. ArleneJuly 29, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    i like the shape! it's beautiful. really a collector's item.

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  5. Dean and Lee SchroederJuly 29, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Congratulations to your pregnant friend. This postcard is nicely shaped. It's beautiful!

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  6. jelaineJuly 30, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Cool shape! And you're right the hues are pretty.

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  7. TsangJuly 31, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Never been to this palce, interesting doesnt it

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  8. Postcard JourneysAugust 1, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Thanks for visiting, everyone!

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  9. GeneAugust 8, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    This is nice. I am yet to receive cards with different shape. I'm sure I'll treasure it since it really uncommon.

    Late visit from Postcard Perfect (July 27). Hope to see you in my blog: Banteay Kdei Temple

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