Maine State Capitol, Augusta

Front

Description: A color illustration of the Maine State Capitol building in Augusta, with a grand staircase leading up to its entrance. People are seen walking on the stairs and grounds. A large seal of Maine is depicted in the upper left corner. The American flag flies atop the dome.

Printed Text: Maine State Capitol. AUGUSTA, ME.

Back

Description: The back of the postcard features the 'TUCK'S POST CARD' heading, a description of the Maine State Capitol, and a space for the address. There is a stamp box with 'ARTISTIC SERIES' and 'TRADE MARK' printed inside. The publisher's information is printed vertically along the left edge.

Printed Text: TUCK'S POST CARD CARTE POSTALE. POSTKARTE. (FOR ADDRESS ONLY.) By Appointment. The State Capitol of Maine is located in Augusta, one of its principal cities. Maine, which is known as the "Lumber State" and the "Pine Tree State," was admitted to the Union in 1820. It has an area of 33,040 square miles, and has as its floral emblem the pine cone. Maine was so called as early as 1622, from the reference to it in the charter as the "mayne land." Raphael Tuck & Sons' "OIILETTE" "STATE CAPITOLS, U.S.A." [Regd.] Postcard 2454. ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN. Printed in England.

Publisher Location: England

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