USS Constitution was launched in Boston in 1797. She was nicknamed "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812 and immortalized in the poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes.
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Object number2017.02254
TitleUSS Constitution was launched in Boston in 1797. She was nicknamed "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812 and immortalized in the poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes.
CreatorLinda Levine (printer and publisher)
DescriptionLandscape orientation. Recto: Painting of 'USS Constitution'. Shows 3 masted sailing ship moored to jetty in front of red buildings. Verso: message about visits. 40c stamp. To DMs.
Production placeCambridge, MA
Production date 1991 - 1991
Object namecolour photographic postcard
Object categorycorrespondence
Techniqueprinted, hand-written
Dimensions
- height: 108 mm
width: 152 mm