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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795184

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The image depicts the back of a vintage postcard. Here are the details:

  1. Postmark and Date: The postcard has a circular postmark from Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated April 20, 1924.

  2. Stamp: There is a green 2-cent stamp in the top right corner. The stamp features a portrait of George Washington and is marked "U.S. Postage."

  3. Address: The postcard is addressed to "E.W. Fisher Jr., Esq." in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

  4. Printed Note: There is a printed note on the left side of the postcard that reads, "This side of card is for address."

  5. Condition: The postcard appears to be in good condition with some minor signs of wear and age.

This postcard is a historical artifact, showcasing the postal practices and stamp design from the early 20th century.

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The image depicts a vintage postcard with several notable features:

  1. Date and Location:

    • The top left corner has a circular postmark from Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated April 20, 1926. The postmark is marked with the date "2 1926" and the month "APR."
  2. Stamps:

    • On the right side of the postmark, there are two green postage stamps from the United States. One appears to be from the 1920s series, with a denomination of 3 cents.
  3. Addressing:

    • The front of the card has a printed instruction: "THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS."
    • Below this instruction, handwritten text is visible on the left side of the card. It reads, "E. W. Turner, Esq., Georgie Lady, Cambridge, Mass."
  4. Condition:

    • The card appears to be in good condition, with some signs of aging, including slight discoloration and wear.

The card is likely a historical item, used for sending greetings or messages in the early 20th century.

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The image shows the back of a postcard with the following features:

  1. Postmark: There is a circular postmark stamp that reads "CAMBRIDGE, MASS." with the date "APR 20, 2-15 PM, 1928." The "2" in the date appears to be a v, possibly due to the font style or damage.

  2. Postage Stamp: A green postage stamp with the denomination of 2 cents is affixed to the upper right corner. The stamp features a portrait and the text "LINCOLN" and "U.S. POSTAL CARD."

  3. Address: The postcard is addressed to "E. W. Fobes, 57, Harvard St., Cambridge, Mass." The handwriting appears to be in cursive.

  4. Printed Text: Below the address, there is a printed line that reads, "THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY."

The postcard looks aged, indicating it has been well-preserved for many years.

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The image depicts a vintage postcard. Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Postmark and Date:

    • The postcard has a postmark from Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated April 20, 1926.
  2. Stamp:

    • There is a green 3-cent United States postage stamp in the top right corner. The stamp features an illustration and the words "UNITED STATES POSTAGE."
  3. Address Section:

    • The right side of the postcard is designated for the address, with the printed note "THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS."
    • The address written on the card is:
      E. W. Embs,
      Serg. Lady
      Co. M. 349 Inf.
      Camp Devens, Mass.
      
  4. Message Section:

    • The left side of the postcard, which is usually reserved for the message, is blank in this image.

The postcard appears to be addressed to a sergeant, specifically E. W. Embs, who was part of the Company M of the 349th Infantry at Camp Devens, Massachusetts.

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This image shows the front of an old postcard. The postcard has several notable features:

  1. Postmark: There is a circular postmark indicating it was processed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on April 20, 1926.

  2. Address Side Indicator: The text "THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS" is printed in green at the top center of the card.

  3. Postage Stamp: A green postage stamp is visible on the top right corner. The stamp has a value of 3 cents and features an image of a building, likely part of the Inverted Jenny series, though it is partially obscured by the postmark.

  4. Handwritten Address: The handwritten address on the postcard reads:

    • "E. W. Forbes Esq."
    • "George's Landy"
    • "Cambridge Mass."

The postcard is likely from the early 20th century, given the date on the postmark. The overall condition of the card suggests it has been well-preserved.

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The image shows an envelope that appears to be quite old, likely from the early 20th century. Here are the details:

  1. Postmark and Date:

    • There is a circular postmark at the top left corner indicating the place and date of mailing. The postmark reads "CAMBRIDGE, MASS." and shows the date "APR 20 1926".
  2. Stamps:

    • Two green postage stamps are affixed to the right side of the envelope. One stamp has a denomination of "3¢" and the other has a denomination of "2¢". These stamps appear to be from the early 1900s, featuring an image of a man and some text.
  3. Address:

    • The envelope has a handwritten address in the lower section. The handwriting reads "E. W. Forbes, Jr., Sergt. Lady Cambridge, Mass."
  4. Front Side Label:

    • There is a label across the middle of the envelope that reads "THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS".

The envelope is light-colored, possibly a light beige, and shows signs of aging, such as slight discoloration and wear.

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This image shows an old postcard. The card's color is a faded yellowish-brown, indicating it might be quite aged. On the right side of the postcard, there is a green 1-cent stamp featuring the profile of Thomas Jefferson, which suggests that this card is from the United States. The postmark over the stamp reads "CAMBRIDGE APR 20 12PM 1920 MASS." indicating that the card was processed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on April 20th, 1920, at noon.

Below the stamp, in handwritten ink which has faded to brown with age, is an address written to a "C. W. Fisher Esq." in "Sunnyside, Ledyard, Conn.," which refers to Ledyard, Connecticut. On the left side of the card, there is printed text that is partially obscured by the postmark ink, but it is still legible, reading "THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS." The text indicates that this side of the postcard was designated for writing the address only, a common practice for postcards of that era.

The image itself suggests a piece of postal history and is a snapshot of communication from the early 20th century in the United States.

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The image shows the front side of an old postcard or postal card. The card is addressed to E. W. Forbes, Esq., at "Sergi Laadig," Cambridge, Mass. The handwriting is cursive and slightly difficult to read. There's a postmark from Cambridge dated April 20, 1926. To the right of the postmark are wavy cancellation lines over an image of a green postage stamp featuring a profile view of Thomas Jefferson. The card has a printed green text that says "THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS." The card’s background is a light brown or beige.

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The image shows the back side of a vintage postcard with a postage stamp printed in the upper right corner. The stamp is green and features a profile image of Thomas Jefferson. The postmark indicates it was sent from Cambridge, Massachusetts, on April 20, 1924. There is a green printed instruction that reads "THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS." The postcard is addressed to "E. W. Forbes Esqe, Serge Landy, Cambridge Mass." The handwriting is in brown ink and written in cursive. The postcard is laid on a gray surface.

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The image shows the front side of a vintage postcard or envelope. The card is light brown with a slightly worn appearance, suggesting age and historical significance.

Key Features:

  1. Postage Stamp:

    • A green postage stamp is affixed in the top right corner. The stamp features a portrait, likely of a historical figure, and includes the word "POSTAGE" around its edge. The stamp also has a denomination of "38" visible.
  2. Postmark:

    • In the top left corner, there is a circular postmark that reads "CAMBRIDGE" with the date "APR 20 1928" and the number "2" below it. This indicates that the card was postmarked in Cambridge on April 20, 1928.
  3. Address:

    • Handwritten in cursive script, the address is written in the center of the card. It reads:
      E. W. Mohr & 
      Seng Laudy 
      Cambridge, Mass.
      
    • The address is directed to "E. W. Mohr & Seng Laudy" in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  4. Instruction Text:

    • At the top center of the card, there is printed text in a green rectangular box that states: "THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS." This indicates that this side of the card is intended for the recipient's address.

Overall Impression:

The card appears to be a historical piece of correspondence, likely from the early 20th century, given the postmark date of 1928. The handwritten address and the vintage design suggest it may have been used for personal or official communication during that era. The wear on the card adds to its antique charm.