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Attleboro Mass To Brigham
Don’t know whether you are at home or not, but trust to luck you will get this some tom at present. We are camping on Prudence Island and you just bet that makes it hard to write
Alberta
Miss Edna Bean East Charleston Vermont
Postmarked:
August 4th, 1911
1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type IV
History and Notes:
Context: North Main Street, Attleboro, Mass.
- View and Setting: This postcard features a picturesque view of North Main Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The street is lined with tall, lush trees on both sides, creating a shaded canopy over the road.
- Prominent Features:
- Trees: The trees dominate the scene, their green foliage providing a tranquil and natural ambiance. The density of the trees suggests a well-established, mature neighborhood.
- Buildings: On the left side of the postcard, parts of residential buildings are visible, indicating that North Main Street is a residential area.
- Carriages: Horse-drawn carriages are seen on the street, adding a historical element to the postcard and indicating the era before the prevalence of automobiles.
- Street: The street itself is relatively empty, aside from the carriages, giving it a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
- Historical Elements: The presence of horse-drawn carriages and the style of the buildings suggest that the postcard depicts a scene from the early 20th century. The natural setting and the residential buildings reflect the architectural and urban planning of that time.
Atmosphere: The postcard exudes a serene and quaint atmosphere, capturing the beauty of a tree-lined street in a small town. It reflects a time when life was slower and more connected to nature.
