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NH 100803-KN "Hearts of Oak"

"Hearts of Oak"
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Title: "Hearts of Oak"
Caption: "Hearts of Oak" "They swear they'll invade us, these terrible foes, They frighten our women, our children and beaus; But should their flat bottoms in darkness get o'er, Still Britons they'll find to receive them on shore." A British sailor in Infantry Kit, with a Lee type rifle, circa the early 1900's. Color-tinted postcard, with patriotic poem, published by Millar & Lang, Glasgow & London.
Description: Published by Millar & Lang, Glasgow & London. Courtesy of Carter Rila, 1986.color
Catalog #: NH 100803-KN
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1900
Before this Year: 1909
Original Medium: Color Postcard/ Color Photo
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