1905 Hawthorne Home Salem MA Postcard Rotograph The Scarlet Letter House
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1905 Hawthorne Home Salem MA Postcard Rotograph The Scarlet Letter House. This historic residence is famously noted as the location where Hawthorne penned his classic novel, "The Scarlet Letter.". 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. Discover a piece of literary history with this vintage postcard from 1905, capturing the iconic home of Nathaniel Hawthorne in Salem, Massachusetts. This historic residence is famously noted as the location where Hawthorne penned his classic novel, "The Scarlet Letter." The image, produced by The Rotograph Co., showcases the charming wooden house nestled among mature trees, providing a glimpse into the early 20th century New England landscape. The details of the architecture and surrounding foliage are rendered with a classic photomechanical printing technique, characteristic of the era. This collectible postcard, identified by catalog number A 6706, was printed by The Rotograph Co. of New York City, with production originating from Germany, indicating the high-quality printing standards of the time. The postcard features a divided back, a common style that emerged in the early 1900s, allowing for both a message and address on the reverse. It represents a significant historical artifact for collectors of literary memorabilia, Massachusetts history, and vintage postcards, preserving the visual legacy of a beloved American author and his storied home.
