Transcription:
Miss Lulu Cummings,
North Sudbury,
Mass.
This day or Friday. I am working at Allens Slate shop this week.
I did not take time to write but will stay with Mrs. B.L.
Grand St. Attleboro Mass.
Postmarked:
December 8, 1911
1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type IV
History and Notes:
Context: South Main Street, Attleboro, Mass.
- View and Setting: This postcard depicts a view of South Main Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
- Prominent Features:
- Buildings:
- On the left side, there is a red-brick building with arched windows and a decorative cornice.
- On the right side, a larger building, possibly a school or municipal building, is visible. It has large windows and a formal architectural style.
- Street Scene:
- The street is busy with pedestrians, including men, women, and children dressed in early 20th-century clothing.
- The trees lining the street are leafless, indicating it might be late fall or early winter.
- Atmosphere:
- The scene captures a bustling small-town atmosphere, with people engaged in their daily activities.
- The buildings and street layout reflect the historical charm and architecture of the period.
- Additional Details:
- The caption “South Main Street, Attleboro, Mass.” is centered at the bottom of the postcard.
- The overall coloration of the postcard is muted, with a slight sepia tone, adding to its vintage feel.
- Buildings:
