1905 Frog Pond Boston Common Mass. Postcard New England News Co. Posted
$ 6.6
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1905 Frog Pond Boston Common Mass. Postcard New England News Co. Posted. The scene depicts the pond surrounded by a grove of trees, their branches bare, suggesting a winter or early spring setting, with a charming fountain at its center and several individuals enjoying the park. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating historical postcard features the iconic Frog Pond on Boston Common in Massachusetts, captured during an era of tranquil beauty. The scene depicts the pond surrounded by a grove of trees, their branches bare, suggesting a winter or early spring setting, with a charming fountain at its center and several individuals enjoying the park. The monochromatic tones of the image evoke a sense of nostalgia, showcasing early 20th-century Boston. Published by The New England News Company, a prominent publisher of the period with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Leipzig-Berlin, this postcard is a testament to early photomechanical printing techniques. The reverse reveals it was mailed in 1905, bearing a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and a clear postmark from Rochester, Massachusetts, addressed to Miss Florence Prescott in Barry, Vermont. This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into a beloved Boston landmark and the postal history of the early 1900s, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Bostoniana, Massachusetts history, or vintage postcards.
