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Whittier Birthplace

Name/Title

Postcard

Description

Vertical black and white photographic postcard of John Greenleaf Whittier. The portrait is oval in shape and is of Whittier as an older man, wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and black bow tie. Black text below the portrait reads [John G. Whittier.]. On the back of the postcard, there is a green 1¢ stamp, a cancellation stamp in the shape of an American flag with "2" in the center, and a postmark from Haverhill, Massachusetts, dated December 6, 1906 at 5:30 PM. The postcard is addressed to Miss Lulu Ireson in Melrose, Massachusetts. The postcard has been used and there are inscriptions on the front and back.

Collection

Postcard Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1906

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Front of postcard

Transcription

I was very fortunate in getting a few of John G's pictures. I was going to write John S. Ha! ha! I went to Lawrence Sun. as I [illegible] out my sister snapped me as it is any good you will have one [illegible]. I am afraid you will alas in changing after you see my charming countenance for I am as timely[?] as sin. Your brine[?] friend in "Each + All" Marabelle

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen

Type

Inscription

Location

Back of postcard, upper right-hand corner next to stamp

Transcription

1.50

Material/Technique

Pencil

Type

Inscription

Location

Back of postcard, center

Transcription

Miss Lulu Ireson, Off Swains Pond Ave; Melrose, Mass.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pencil

Dimensions

Width

3-1/2 in

Length

5-1/2 in

Color

Black, White, Gray

Provenance

Notes

Donated by Richard K. and Yvonne H. Tracy Addressed to Lulu Ireson (Melrose, MA) Written by Marabelle (Haverhill, MA)