Vintage John Ward's House Salem MA 1684 Rotograph Postcard c1906
$ 5.28
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Vintage John Ward's House Salem MA 1684 Rotograph Postcard c1906. 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. Step back in time with this captivating vintage postcard featuring the historic John Ward's House, a remarkable structure built in 1684, located in Salem, Massachusetts. This early 20th-century piece, copyrighted in 1906 by The Rotograph Co., showcases the architectural charm of one of America's oldest surviving homes. The image captures the distinctive saltbox-style house with its clapboard siding, multiple windows, and a prominent chimney, set against a backdrop of a quiet street with other period buildings. This collectible postcard is a fine example of the chromolithography process, known for its vibrant, hand-colored appearance, characteristic of the Golden Age of postcards. Produced by the renowned Rotograph Co., a prominent publisher of postcards, and printed in Germany, it represents a significant era in postcard manufacturing. It offers a unique glimpse into the historical landscape of Salem and the enduring legacy of 17th-century American architecture, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Massachusetts memorabilia, historical landmarks, or vintage ephemera.
