Vintage Postcard 1948 Soldier Mail Dirty Tired Gulfport Army Mountain Laurel PA
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- SizeStandard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
- ConditionGood
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Social History: Captures a Staff Sergeant from Gulfport Army Air Field in Mississippi traveling across state lines via the packed, dusty rail networks of the late 1940s to visit family, documenting the heavy reliance on hospitality from relatives during transitional military life"Auntie: Arrived home O.K. but a bit dirty and tired. Minnie is still talking of how nice and wonderful you and Bill have been to us while we were with you. We both wish to thank you again for the lovely gift and the way we were received. Your nephew, Ben"Scene: Mountain Laurel (Official State Flower, "Pennsylvania Has Everything" series)Postal: Free Mail - while universal stateside free military mail privileges were officially scaled back following the end of World War II, active service members frequently continued using this notation during transitional reassignments. Sent to Mrs. Wm. Krumbrine, Bay Street, Easton, MD.Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"Era: Linen Era (Postally used in 1948)Condition: The custom scalloped edges are well-preserved with only minor corner softening from transit. Light paper aging and surface creasing.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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