1941 Fort Devens MA Soldiers' Monument Linen Postcard Tichnor Bros Ayer Postmark
$ 5.28
Description
1941 Fort Devens MA Soldiers' Monument Linen Postcard Tichnor Bros Ayer Postmark. 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 vintage linen postcard features the solemn Soldiers' Monument at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, captured in a vibrant, hand-colored style. The image showcases the impressive stone monument with its graceful steps, nestled amidst lush trees, evoking a sense of historical reverence and natural beauty. This piece offers a glimpse into the military history and landscape of Fort Devens, a significant U.S. Army post, making it a compelling item for collectors of military memorabilia, Massachusetts history, or vintage postcards. The reverse side of this collectible postcard is equally rich in detail, bearing a clear Ayer, Massachusetts postmark dated June 5, 1941, and a one-cent George Washington stamp. It was published by The Post Exchange, Fort Devens, Mass., and manufactured by the renowned Tichnor Bros. Inc. of Boston, known for their quality linen postcards. The handwritten message and address to East Greenwich, Rhode Island add a personal, historical touch, connecting this artifact to a specific moment in time and a past communication. This postcard is a wonderful example of early 20th-century postcard artistry and a tangible piece of American history.
