Name/Title
PostcardDescription
Black and white vertical postcard of John Greenleaf Whittier, his house in Amesbury, the Powwow River, and the Whittier Birthplace. In the center of the postcard, there is a portrait of Whittier as an older man, wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and black bow tie. On the upper left is an image of Whittier's home in Amesbury, with two tress in the foreground. On the upper right is an image of the Powwow River and surrounding forest. On the lower left is an image of Whittier's study in his Amesbury residence, with a chair and desk on the left-hand side, framed pictures on the wall, and a fireplace on the right-hand side. On the lower left is an image of the Whittier Birthplace, with a large tree on the right-hand side. Text on the bottom of the postcard reads [John G. Whittier / The Amesbury Home / "The Winding Powow" / The Study / The Birthplace before its restoration]. The postcard has not been used and there are no inscriptions besides the inventory number.Collection
Postcard CollectionDimensions
Width
3-1/2 inLength
5-1/2 inProvenance
Notes
Donated by Richard K. and Yvonne H. Tracy