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Gift of Katie Sellek, 2016.97.19, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
A glimpse of home
Gift of Katie Sellek, 2016.97.19, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

A glimpse of home

Date1906
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 5 7/16 × 3 7/16in. (13.8 × 8.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Katie Sellek
DescriptionBlack and white postcard with an image of a house. The front facade is slightly obscured by trees, Newtown, Conn., 1906.
Object number2016.97.19
InscribedPrinted in white on front: "The Rectory"

Handwritten in black ink on front: "Newtown, Conn./ Oct 11- 1906. A glimpse of home/ All well. Mother."

Printed in black on back: "POST CARD/ THIS SIDE FOR THE ADDRESS"

Printed in black on back: "PLACE/ POSTAGE/ STAMP/ HERE"

Stamped in black ink on back: "NEWTOWN/ OCT/ 11/ 6 PM/ 1906/ CONN."

Handwritten in black ink on back: "Mr. David S. George/ Middleton/ Georgia/ Rose Hill"
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