Soldier Shoots Musket to Celebrate Independence
Title
Soldier Shoots Musket to Celebrate Independence
Description
This card is very colorful and busy. In the lower right corner there is an old-fashioned soldier, dressed in a tri-corner hat with a blue and gold coat. He is shooting a musket to create the words "July 4" on a piece of metal, which is already labeled "1776" in gold. Above it is an eagle and red, white and blue ribbon, and below it is a flag penant and cannon. There are fireworks exploding in the background.
Subject
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Source
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep
Format
JPEG
Rights
The Loras College Library rights statement is located at http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights
Contributor
Bernhard, Hannah
Type
Image
Date
Date postcard was scanned:20170420
Identifier
RoseliepPostcards_403_012
Language
English
Coverage
Box 4, Tab 3
Original Format
Postcard
Physical Dimensions
14 x 9
Collection
Citation
“Soldier Shoots Musket to Celebrate Independence,” Loras College Digital Collections, accessed October 31, 2025, https://dmz4.loras.edu/items/show/4106.