1906 Connecticut School for Boys Meriden CT Postcard Stengel Dresden
$ 6.6
Description
1906 Connecticut School for Boys Meriden CT Postcard Stengel Dresden. The image showcases the impressive architectural grandeur of the institution's buildings, featuring multiple large structures set amidst expansive, tree-lined grounds. The scene captures the serene landscape with a gently sloping grassy hill and a white picket fence, characteristic of early 20th-century institutional campuses. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard depicts the historic Connecticut School for Boys, located in Meriden, Connecticut. The image showcases the impressive architectural grandeur of the institution's buildings, featuring multiple large structures set amidst expansive, tree-lined grounds. The scene captures the serene landscape with a gently sloping grassy hill and a white picket fence, characteristic of early 20th-century institutional campuses. The printing technique suggests an early color process, possibly chromolithography, providing a soft, artistic rendition of the academic or reformatory setting. Published by the renowned Stengel & Co. of Dresden, this postcard represents a significant piece of Meriden, Connecticut's local history and an example of early 20th-century postcard artistry. The reverse side features a clear Meriden, Connecticut postmark from March 18, 1906, addressed to Burnside, Connecticut, bearing a one-cent U.S. postage stamp. This collectible piece offers a glimpse into the past, highlighting a prominent Connecticut landmark and the social history associated with such institutions.
