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OverviewThis 1914 real photo postcard captures a wonderful image of rural American life, showing a family posing proudly in front of their farmhouse, identified as "The Old Homestead." The vernacular snapshot, taken during a cool season with bare trees, includes a woman, a boy, and two men. The handwritten message from Pennsylvania to a relative in New York is a classic slice of life, discussing the weather turning "ready to snow again" after a warm spell, the sender's health, and plans for the day.
Front of PostcardThe photograph is an informal, outdoor group portrait of four people standing in the yard in front of a two-story farmhouse. The family group consists of a woman in a light-colored dress on the far left, a young boy in a cap standing next to her, and two men in work attire and hats, one of whom holds a long-handled tool. The main building is a simple, two-story, gabled farmhouse with dark siding. The home is situated on a grassy hill, and the surrounding trees are bare.
Reverse Side
Handwritten CorrespondenceMr Harris CornellThe Glen.Warren Co.N. Y.
12-4-14Dear Harris.Just a cardhoping it finds youwell as it leaves me.here this morning itlooks like it's gettingready to snow again.Was sure hot & warmhere for a few days like summer.I think I will go to (town?)this after-noon for thefirst time in over twoweeks. am getting steadylately. I want to go to thecenter tonight. but don'tknow as I shall. mustclose and get dinner.THE OLD HOMESTEAD
Postal History & Printed Details
Postmark: Circular postmark from "GLEASON PA" dated "DEC 4 1914".
Stamp: One green 1 Cent U.S. Postage stamp featuring George Washington (Washington-Franklin issue).
Layout: Divided Back with "POST CARD" at the top and headers for Information: No publisher markings or stamp box are visible.
