Antique U.S. Capitol Franzoni Clock Statuary Hall Washington DC Postcard For Sale

Beautiful early Washington, D.C. postcard featuring the famous Franzoni Clock in Statuary Hall at the United States Capitol.

The reverse identifies the historical clock located above the doorway leading from the Rotunda. Designed by Italian sculptor Constantino Brumidi\'s contemporary, Luigi Persico Franzoni, the decorative clock features the allegorical figure of History seated in the winged chariot of Time, with a zodiac globe beneath.

This striking image captures one of the lesser-known artistic treasures of the U.S. Capitol and is an excellent collectible for Washington, D.C. enthusiasts, U.S. Capitol memorabilia collectors, political history collectors, and postcard enthusiasts.

The divided-back format and one-cent domestic postage box place this card in the early postcard era, making it a desirable example of pre-linen American view cards.

• Type: Vintage Postcard
• Subject: Franzoni Clock
• Location: Statuary Hall, U.S. Capitol
• City: Washington
• District: District of Columbia
• Theme: Government Buildings, Politics, History, Architecture
• Era: Divided Back (1907–1915)
• Features: Unused
• Publisher: B. S. Reynolds Co., Washington, D.C.
• Original/Licensed Reprint: Original