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History and Notes:
Context:
Title: “Ten Mile River, Attleboro, Mass.”
Main Image:
- The postcard features a picturesque view of the Ten Mile River in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
- In the foreground, the calm river reflects the surrounding scenery, which includes a stone-lined riverbank and lush greenery.
- A small wooden bridge spans the river, adding a charming element to the scene.
- In the midground, there is a trolley or streetcar passing by, which suggests the era of early 20th-century public transportation.
- Behind the trolley, residential buildings and trees can be seen, giving a sense of the community and landscape.
Text Details:
- Top Center: “Ten Mile River, Attleboro, Mass.” is printed in red text.
Visual Features:
- Nature: The postcard captures the serene and natural beauty of the Ten Mile River area, with its reflective water and greenery.
- Architecture: The residential buildings in the background add to the quaint charm of the scene.
- Transportation: The presence of the trolley highlights the period’s mode of transportation and its integration into the scenic landscape.
Historical Context:
- Significance: The Ten Mile River has been an important natural feature in Attleboro, providing both aesthetic and practical benefits to the community.
- Architecture and Transportation: The postcard depicts a time when trolleys were a common sight in American towns, reflecting the period’s infrastructure and lifestyle.
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