Thatcher’s Brook

Context: 

Title: “Thatcher’s Brook, Attleboro, Mass.”

Main Image:

• This postcard features a black-and-white photograph of a pastoral scene at Thatcher’s Brook in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
• The image captures a tranquil rural setting with cows grazing near a brook.
• The foreground shows the reflection of a cow drinking from the brook.
• A tree-lined path and a rustic wooden fence are visible to the right of the brook.

Text Details:

• Bottom Center: “Thatcher’s Brook, Attleboro, Mass.” is printed in a small, serif font.
• Handwritten Message: A handwritten note at the bottom reads, “Your postal received and am having in looks,” indicating a personal message from the sender.

Visual Features:

• Cows: Several cows are scattered across the scene, adding to the bucolic atmosphere.
• Brook: The brook itself is calm, with reflections of the cows and surrounding foliage visible in the water.
• Trees: The trees in the background and along the path provide a natural frame for the scene.
• Fence: A wooden fence runs parallel to the path, enhancing the rural charm.

Historical Context:

• Significance: This postcard captures a moment of rural life in early 20th-century Attleboro. Such images were commonly used to convey the beauty and tranquility of the countryside to recipients, often friends or family living in urban areas.

Additional Details: [1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type I]