Hermitage, Gloucester, Mass.

Name/Title

Hermitage, Gloucester, Mass.

Entry/Object ID

729

Description

Mason A. Walton at a workbench in front of his cabin. The inscription describes an incidence of ptomaine poisoning at the Oceanside afflicting 40 guests who opted for an ice cream dessert.

Subject Person/Organization

Mason A. Walton, Oceanside Hotel

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Postcard Details

Publisher

Edwin C. McIntire, Gloucester

Printer

Curt Teich, Chicago

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

July 10, 1907

Transcription

"Great excitement at the Oceanside -- 48 people had ptomainepoisoning from eat-ing ice cream last eve. Jess was amongst the victims but is still alive."

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Publisher Identifier #

Other Number

5656

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

5 in

Location

Binder

Postcard Album - Red Vol. I

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

Duplicate card, inscribed

Notes

Duplicate card, inscribed

Notes

Color version, inscribed

Provenance

Provenance Detail

MHS Postcard Albums 1 & 2

Created By

Judy Gilliss

Create Date

April 8, 2024

Updated By

Albert Steg

Update Date

July 28, 2026