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This is my new apartment. My cousin and his friends stayed here three weeks & were very happy so I think I shall be alright. We all had a happy time at the beach. Mrs. Tuttle had never an ache or a pain and her appetite was excellent — she was sorry when her work time came to an end. The whole party hated to go. Thought I’d better come home where [word] see the Dr. He thinks I’m going along satisfactorily. We are returning to [word] soon and will stay for a while. Love to all. I got the package [word].”
Yours,
[Name]
Mrs. J.F. McCarthy,
90-27 153 St.,
Jamaica, L.I.,
N.Y.
Postmarked:
August 8th, 1940
1938 1c George Washington, green, perforated, type A274
History and Notes:
Context: Title: Attleboro Springs, Attleboro, Mass.
- Main Image: The postcard features a colored photograph of the Attleboro Springs in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
- View: The image shows a grand, multi-story stone building with a well-manicured lawn and trees in the foreground.
- Details:
- The building has a castle-like appearance with multiple gables and dormers.
- The front of the building includes a covered entrance with a porch and steps leading up to it.
- The grounds are expansive, with a winding driveway and well-kept lawns and gardens.
- There are trees framing the building, providing a picturesque view.
- Caption: The caption at the bottom of the postcard reads “Attleboro Springs, Attleboro, Mass.” with a number “72648” on the lower right corner.
Additional Details: [1938 1c George Washington, green, perforated, type A274]