Assabet River Maynard MA Postcard Rotograph c1900s
$ 5.28
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Assabet River Maynard MA Postcard Rotograph c1900s. The card features a finely detailed photographic image, capturing the tranquil waters reflecting the lush trees and a charming building nestled on the riverbank, likely taken from a bridge viewpoint. 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. Discover a captivating piece of early 20th-century Americana with this genuine Rotograph postcard, showcasing a serene view of the Assabet River in Maynard, Massachusetts. The card features a finely detailed photographic image, capturing the tranquil waters reflecting the lush trees and a charming building nestled on the riverbank, likely taken from a bridge viewpoint. This particular card is a testament to the advanced printing techniques of its era, produced by The Rotograph Co., a prominent publisher known for their high-quality collotype and real photo postcards often printed in Germany. Its crisp imagery and classic composition offer a glimpse into the picturesque New England landscape of over a century ago. This collectible postcard carries historical significance, not only as a visual record of Maynard's natural beauty but also through its journey through the postal system. The reverse side reveals a clear postmark from Maynard, Massachusetts, dated October 5th, early 1900s, complete with a one-cent George Washington stamp. The handwritten correspondence from "Alice" to "Mrs. Cora M Gerry" in Roxbury, Massachusetts, adds a personal touch, making it a unique artifact of everyday communication from a bygone era. A true find for collectors of Massachusetts memorabilia, vintage postcards, or those with an appreciation for historical photography and ephemera.
