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Dear Carro,
Have thought many times of you and felt hurt for not writing. Christian is in Boston a week where he was operated on for an abscess in his ear. Clarence came up all right. Well I have been getting meals for him and Don’t Arthur bring the twins and ailine’s around on close to run. I have been there twice. Hope you are well. Did Mrs. Latham go play the can and I shall come if you go far from here.
From Hattie
Postmarked:
August 14, 1913
1908 1c George Washington, green, perforated, type IV
History and Notes:
Context: Main Image: The postcard features a colorized photograph of the Second Congregational Church located in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Visual Details:
- Church:
- The church is a large brick structure with a prominent clock tower, showcasing Gothic Revival architectural style.
- The clock tower has large arched openings and is crowned with a battlement-like parapet.
- Large stained-glass windows are visible on the side of the church, adding to its historical and aesthetic charm.
- The roof of the church is steeply pitched and covered with dark shingles.
- There is an additional white steeple of another church visible in the background, adding depth to the scene.
- Surrounding Area:
- The church is surrounded by a neatly maintained lawn with a walkway leading to the entrance.
- Tall trees are scattered around the property, providing shade and contributing to the serene atmosphere.
- A person, likely a pedestrian, is seen walking on the sidewalk in front of the church, dressed in period attire.
- Text:
- The text at the top of the postcard reads: “Second Congregational Church, Attleboro, Mass.”
Interpretation:
- Function of the Building: As indicated by the name, this is the Second Congregational Church, serving as a place of worship and community gathering for the residents of Attleboro.
- Atmosphere: The scene conveys a peaceful and historic charm, with the Gothic Revival architecture of the church and the serene surroundings of the tree-lined street creating a picturesque representation of early 20th-century Attleboro.
Additional Details: [1908 1c George Washington, green, perforated, type IV]
