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Dear Annie, Received your present and thank you for it. When I come down, I hope I will not have to stay out two weeks before going to work again. Ha! Ha! Will come over some night when you let Chas know you are going to be home. Yours truly, Grace
Miss Annie Dingle 89 Pleasant St, Town
Postmarked:
December 31 1913
1908 1c George Washington, green, perforated, type IV
History and Notes:
Context: This postcard depicts North Main Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts, as seen from the library looking east. Key features of the postcard include:
- Street View: The street is depicted with a smooth surface, streetcar tracks, and a visible streetcar in the distance, indicating the presence of public transportation.
- Buildings and Architecture: On the left side of the street, there are brick buildings, possibly part of the library or other municipal buildings. On the right, there are more residential or commercial structures, surrounded by lush greenery.
- Trees and Foliage: The street is lined with mature trees on both sides, creating a leafy canopy and adding to the picturesque quality of the scene.
- Pedestrians: Two people are visible on the sidewalk on the left side, adding a human element to the scene.
- Colorization: The postcard is colorized, enhancing the visual appeal with green foliage, blue skies, and earthy tones of the road and buildings. The sky is depicted in a pastel gradient, suggesting a time of day like early morning or late afternoon.
Overall, this postcard offers a charming and historical view of North Main Street in Attleboro, capturing the essence of the town’s street scene and transportation system during that era.
