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Context:
Title: The Spring, Attleboro Springs, Attleboro, Mass.
- Main Image: This postcard features a picturesque scene at “The Spring” located in Attleboro Springs, Attleboro, Massachusetts.
- Structure:
- Gazebo: The central focus is a wooden gazebo with a green roof. The gazebo provides shelter over the spring, where people can gather and collect water.
- Columns: The gazebo is supported by sturdy wooden columns, with white bases at the bottom, contrasting against the natural surroundings.
- People:
- Women Collecting Water: Under the gazebo, there are three women dressed in mid-20th-century attire, engaged in the activity of drawing water from the spring. Their poses suggest they are using containers to collect water.
- Woman in Blue Dress: Another woman in a blue dress stands nearby, observing or waiting her turn.
- Background: In the background, there are more people visible, walking down a set of stairs that leads to the spring area, indicating it is a frequented spot.
- Nature:
- Surroundings: The area is surrounded by lush greenery, with trees and shrubs providing a natural, serene backdrop to the scene. The foliage is vibrant, suggesting the scene is set during the spring or summer months.
- Caption:
- The top of the postcard reads: “THE SPRING, ATTLEBORO SPRINGS, ATTLEBORO, MASS.”
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