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1922 antique LETTER boston ma ALICE PARSONS? A.C. LAWRENCE LEATHER CO apt sketch
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A highly engaging and unusually detailed November 1922 handwritten letter written on A.C. LAWRENCE LEATHER CO. letterhead (Boston, Massachusetts), offering a rich, first-person look at urban apartment living in the early 20th century. Spanning multiple pages, the letter is written in brown ink and includes a standout feature: a carefully hand-drawn floor plan with labeled furnishings and layout.
The sheets are standard letter size (approx. 8.5 x 11 inches unfolded), showing typical mailing folds, light toning, and minor edge wear, but remaining fully legible and well-preserved overall.
The writer—signed “Alice,” likely Alice PARSONS (possibly PRATT; surname unclear)—describes in vivid detail a newly occupied apartment. She walks the reader through the space room-by-room, noting dimensions, layout, and décor. Mentions include:
- A living room, bedroom, kitchenette, and bath alcove
- Built-in conveniences like an ironing board, storage closets, and folding elements
- Furnishings such as a mahogany dresser, vanity, chairs, and table arrangements
- Decorative touches including wallpaper, color schemes, and textiles
The included floor plan sketch is especially compelling, labeling features like “dinette,” “closet,” “porch,” and furniture placement—bringing the written description to life in a way rarely seen in personal correspondence.
The letter also touches on social life, visits with friends, and daily routines, making it a strong example of 1920s domestic and social history. The combination of narrative detail and original illustration elevates this piece well beyond typical period letters.
A desirable item for collectors of:
- Early 20th-century American social history
- Business letterhead correspondence
- Genealogy and personal narratives
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
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