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Dear Olga, I hope you had a good time yesterday. I have bought five postcards for five cents. I was up at seven o’clock this morning. Hope you will find your ring. Love to all. Ethel.
Miss Olga Anderson 6 Chapman St. Canton Jct. Mass.
Postmarked:
August 1, 1908
1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type I
History and Notes:
Context: South Main Street, Attleboro, Mass.
- View and Setting: This postcard depicts South Main Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
- Prominent Features:
- Street Scene:
- The street is lined with tall, leafy trees on both sides, creating a shaded canopy over the road.
- The trees are mature, indicating a well-established neighborhood.
- Residential homes can be seen behind the trees, with visible front porches and picket fences.
- Atmosphere:
- The scene is tranquil and idyllic, capturing the peaceful essence of a suburban street.
- The black-and-white tone gives it a nostalgic and historical feel, highlighting the early 20th-century setting.
- Additional Details:
- The street appears to be unpaved, which is characteristic of the era depicted.
- The postcard emphasizes the natural beauty and the serene residential environment of South Main Street.
- There are no vehicles or people visible, which adds to the peaceful and undisturbed ambiance of the scene.
- Street Scene:
