Postcard

Whittier Birthplace

Name/Title

Postcard

Description

Vertical black and white photographic postcard of the side door of the Whittier Birthplace. Black text at the very bottom reads [1271. THE DOORSTONE OF THE "BAREFOOT BOY" / WHITTIER'S BIRTHPLACE, HAVERHILL, MASS.]. On the back, there is an oval Haverhill Public Library stamp that has been crossed out in pencil on the right side and handwritten text underneath which reads [duplicate in / Haverhill library / 1978 / ea]. The postcard has not been used.

Subject Place

Location

Whittier Birthplace

City

Haverhill, Massachusetts

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Collection

Postcard Collection

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

White Border (1915-1930)

Time Period

20th Century

Primary Language

English

Notes

Production number: 1271

Dimensions

Width

3-3/8 in

Length

5-1/2 in

Provenance

Notes

Donated by Richard K. and Yvonne H. Tracy Deaccessioned from the Haverhill Public Library Special Collections in 1978