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Dear Pauline,
How are you these days? Working hard I suppose. I have put up some pickles, peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers. I miss Sporty, but suppose he don’t care. Do you have any time?
Goodbye,
Mortie
Mrs. E. L. French,
560 Riverside Ave.,
Bristol, Conn.
Postmarked:
August 22 1912
1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type IV
History and Notes:
Context: County Street, North from Fifth Street, Attleboro, Mass.
- View and Setting: This postcard captures a view of County Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts, looking north from Fifth Street.
- Prominent Features:
- Street Scene:
- The street is well-paved with trolley tracks running down the center, indicative of the transportation infrastructure of the time.
- The street is lined with tall trees on the left, providing shade to the sidewalk.
- Streetcar:
- A streetcar is visible in the distance, moving along the tracks. The presence of the streetcar emphasizes the use of public transportation during the era.
- Residences:
- The right side of the street features well-maintained residential homes with manicured lawns and shrubbery.
- The homes have a classic architectural style, with large porches and gable roofs.
- Atmosphere:
- The scene depicts a serene, suburban environment with a mix of residential and public transportation elements.
- The sky has a soft, pastel hue, contributing to the peaceful and picturesque quality of the postcard.
- Additional Details:
- The caption at the top right reads “County Street, North from Fifth Street, Attleboro, Mass.” providing clear context and location.
- The postcard is colored, with vibrant greens of the trees and lawns, and the red streetcar adding a pop of color to the scene.
- The identification number “211762 JV” is printed on the lower left, likely indicating the postcard’s series or publisher information.
- Street Scene:
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