The eagle is delivering the firecracker. Uncle Sam is at the cannon. The flag is flying. The fireworks are already going. This early 1900s chromolithograph — “Fourth of July Greetings!!!” scrolled across the top in period lettering — assembles every symbol of the American holiday into one extraordinary image. The bald eagle with a firecracker in its talons is a detail you won’t find anywhere else. The Faded Label Co. put it on a garment-dyed heavyweight tee.
Printed on a Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed heavyweight tee — 6.1oz, relaxed unisex fit, soft vintage wash finish. DTG printed. Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. Available in multiple colors — sizes S through 3XL.
American holiday chromolithography of the early 1900s competed on detail — the more symbols, the more movement, the more color, the better the card sold. This piece wins that competition. The cannon in the foreground, the eagle overhead, the flag backdrop, the scatter of fireworks bursts — every element was deliberate, every inch of the frame filled with intention. These cards were printed by the millions and mailed across the country every summer. This one earned its postage.
The perfect gift for vintage Americana collectors, Fourth of July enthusiasts, lovers of early 20th century illustration and postcard art, and anyone who thinks the bald eagle deserves more credit for its role in the holiday.
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