1907 Purchase Street Transfer Corner New Bedford MA Postcard Rotograph
$ 6.6
Description
1907 Purchase Street Transfer Corner New Bedford MA Postcard Rotograph. 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. Step back in time with this captivating antique postcard depicting Purchase Street at Transfer Corner in New Bedford, Massachusetts, circa 1907. The vibrant scene showcases a bustling early 20th-century streetscape, complete with horse-drawn carriages, pedestrians in period attire, and a row of impressive brick and wood-frame buildings housing various shops and businesses. Detailed architectural elements and the lively atmosphere of a thriving urban center are beautifully captured. This historical piece was published by The Rotograph Co., N. Y. City, known for their quality postcards often printed in Germany. The card features a divided back, characteristic of postcards from this era, and bears a clear New Bedford, Massachusetts postmark dated February 27, 1907, addressed to Brockton, Massachusetts. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and street activity of New Bedford over a century ago, making it a valuable addition for collectors of New England ephemera, urban history, or early 20th-century Americana.
