Antique Postcard 1910 Mumps Measles Outbreak Social History Birthday Windsor MO
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- SizeStandard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
- ConditionGood
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Social History: "The mumps are all well now. Maggie is just over them. How are all of you? Tell Addie I will ans her card later."2 days later..."I am home with the mumps. Averett has the measles. Came home 22 & tan guy the 21"In 1910, before the MMR vaccine, having both mumps and measles circulating at once was a major family crisis. This card moves from a simple greeting to a primary historical document of a rural Missouri household's experience with contagious disease.Scene: Embossed antique postcard features a cluster of vibrant purple lilacs and a blue silk ribbon bow, set against a textured "cross-hatch" background.Postal History: The card features a clear Windsor, Missouri, circular date stamp from 1910. It was mailed to Mrs. S. A. Pearce in Chilhowee, MO. Chilhowee and Windsor were small, rural railroad towns in the 1910s.Era: Divided Back Period (1907–1915)Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"Type: Heavily embossed color lithographCondition: Despite being over 114 years old, the embossing is crisp, and the ink is bold.This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.
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