The postcard was mailed from Rutland, Vermont, with a clear September 21, 1910 postmark and a 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp. The reverse contains a handwritten message, adding period authenticity and making this an appealing piece of Vermont postal history.
Homes established for elderly women were important charitable institutions during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and postcards depicting these buildings are considerably less common than typical street scenes or public buildings. This card is an excellent addition for collectors of Vermont history, social history, and real photo postcards.
Perfect for collectors of:
- Vermont postcards
- Rutland history
- Real Photo Postcards (RPPC)
- Victorian architecture
- Charitable institutions
- Retirement and nursing home history
- Americana
- Early twentieth-century postal history
Condition
Good vintage condition.
- Posted with a clear Rutland, Vermont, September 21, 1910 cancel
- Original 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp remains attached
- Handwritten correspondence on reverse
- Light corner and edge wear consistent with age
- Minor surface wear and age toning
- Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Keywords
Old Ladies Home, Rutland Vermont, Rutland VT, Vermont RPPC, Real Photo Postcard, Victorian home, retirement home, charitable institution, antique postcard, 1910 postcard, posted postcard, Ben Franklin stamp, Vermont history, Americana, social history, horse carriage, early twentieth century.
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