Antique Postcard 1908 Wentworth Eye Drama Social History State House Concord NH

Social History: Mailed to Mrs. George Pike, Lisbon, N.H:

"The crowd are to play the drama at Wentworth Fri eve. & Mrs. R. and I expect to go too—so will write after that. I am having a bad time with my right eye bandaged ever since Sun. Hope it will be better by then as I did not attend the play here so am anxious to see it. We leave here on the 5 A.M. return at 3.30...L.M.W."

Scene: Completed in 1819, this Greek Revival State House in Concord New Hampshire is the oldest state capitol in which the legislature still meets in its original chambers.

Postal History: Circular date stamp from Ashland, N.H., dated JUN 5, 1908.

Era: Undivided Back (c. 1901–1907)

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Type: lithograph 

Publisher: F.E. Nelson, Concord, N.H.

Condition: Minor corner wear and surface aging, excellent for its 115+ year age

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.