Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin with Inlet Bridge Matted Print

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• Made in the U.S.A.
• 10 X 8 inches

• Product Description

• In this beautiful image of cherry blossoms in full bloom, a portion of the Tidal Basin with the Inlet Bridge was captured on a lantern slide. It was hand colored to bring the spectacle of springtime in Washington, D.C., to your home in the form of a matted print. The scene was captured around 1933 - 1936.

Given to the United States as a gift from Japan in 1912, the cherry blossom trees that surround Washington, DC’s Tidal Basin have become a beloved symbol of the United States’ friendship with Japan and of the capital city’s unique culture. The blooming of the cherry blossoms at the end of March attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

The holdings of the National Archives include historical photographs of the trees throughout the years, documents related to the planting ceremony in 1912, and materials related to the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival.