Pawtucket RI Post Office 1906 Postcard, Hugh C. Leighton, Bondsville MA
$ 5.28
Description
Pawtucket RI Post Office 1906 Postcard, Hugh C. Leighton, Bondsville MA. 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 fascinating piece of early 20th-century Americana with this vintage postcard showcasing the historic Post Office in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The card vividly depicts the ornate, domed architectural grandeur of the building, a prominent landmark of its era. A charming street scene unfolds before it, complete with a horse-drawn carriage and classic utility poles, offering a snapshot of daily life from over a century ago. The vibrant colors and detailed artistry suggest a sophisticated printing technique, characteristic of the period's popular postcard manufacturers. This particular card was produced by The Hugh C. Leighton Co., a well-known publisher of postcards, and printed in Frankfort O/Main, Germany, indicating a high standard of production. Dated May 1906 by its clear Pawtucket, R.I. postmark, the card was sent to Bondsville, Massachusetts, bearing a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. The reverse side features a wonderfully whimsical handwritten message, adding a unique and personal touch to its historical value. This collectible item is perfect for enthusiasts of Rhode Island history, vintage architecture, or early 20th-century ephemera.
