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

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

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

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

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

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

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  7. Never been to this palce, interesting doesnt it

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  8. 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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