Antique Postcard 1927 Social History Thomas Bailey Aldrich House Portsmouth NH

Social History: Sent from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to Mrs. Ethel P. Gagnon, 16 Oakland Road, Sharon, Massachusetts:

"Dear Ethel: Arrived 6:15 and have been to the country looks lovely but it has been cool think getting warmer. Lena is making over some of my dresses and a new one. Do not know now just when I will be home am going down to Rye next week and Newington before I go home. Remember me to the children Boys and Clinton. Love and Best wishes, Jeannette"

Scene: Historic Court Street home, famously known as the "Nutter House" in Aldrich's semi-autobiographical 1870 novel, The Story of a Bad Boy. Established as a memorial in 1908 by the author's wife, this house was one of the first historic house museums in the United States dedicated to a literary figure.

Era: White Border (1915–1930)

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Publisher: American Art Post Card Co

Condition: Aging, staining, and creasing. The stamp has been removed, leaving some paper residue, but the handwritten message remains entirely bold and legible.

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