RPPC Carbondale IL Early 1900s Rural Farm House Family Portrait Postcard
$ 6.6
Description
RPPC Carbondale IL Early 1900s Rural Farm House Family Portrait Postcard. The sepia-toned image beautifully captures a large, two-story wooden farm house, showcasing classic architectural details of the era, including a charming wrap-around porch with decorative pillars. 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 Americana with this Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) from the early 1900s. The sepia-toned image beautifully captures a large, two-story wooden farm house, showcasing classic architectural details of the era, including a charming wrap-around porch with decorative pillars. A family group, including adults and children, is posed on the porch, offering a poignant glimpse into rural life and family gatherings from over a century ago. A vintage swing set on the left side of the porch adds to the nostalgic charm. The reverse side of this unposted postcard features a handwritten message from "Mabel W." to "Dear Cousin," providing personal context and historical insight. The message identifies the scene as "our house" and mentions family members Cora, Mary, and Grandpa, noting it was "taken on wash day" with everyone dressed up. A reference to "Carbondale" suggests the geographical context or destination, enriching the historical narrative of this unique collectible. This postcard offers a tangible connection to the past, preserving a moment of family history and early 20th-century life.
