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Vintage linen postcard depicting an aerial view of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol building visible in the background. Published by B.S. Reynolds Co., Washington, D.C. Card number M589, photo credit Acme (as printed on front), publisher number 48126. Postally used with a January 14, 1942 postmark from Arlington, Virginia. Franked with a 1¢ George Washington stamp (correct 1¢ domestic postcard rate, June 1928–December 1951). Specifications: • Type: Linen Postcard • Publisher: B.S. Reynolds Co. • Era: Linen era (c. 1930–1945) • Postmark: January 14, 1942, Arlington, Virginia • Stamp: 1¢ George Washington definitive • Subject: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; U.S. Capitol visible background • Size: Standard 3.5" × 5.5" • Condition: VG — minor corner wear; postmark ink bleed visible on front Both front and back photographed. Combined shipping available — additional cards ship for a small add-on. Packaged securely in a protective sleeve with cardboard stiffener for safe delivery.