Jewett House South Berwick ME Postcard Sarah Orne Jewett Home 1910s For Sale

Discover a piece of New England history with this vintage postcard featuring the iconic Jewett House in South Berwick, Maine. This charming card depicts the historic residence, famously known as the home of celebrated American author Sarah Orne Jewett. The image captures the stately architecture of the house, partially obscured by lush, mature trees, with a classic white picket fence lining the front of the property, evoking a serene, turn-of-the-century ambiance.This collectible postcard, published by Frank-W-Swallow Post Card Co. Inc. with a 1912 copyright, offers a glimpse into the past. It features a divided back typical of postcards from the early 20th century, a one-cent George Washington stamp, and a clear Rochester, New Hampshire postmark from September 23rd, likely in the 1910s or early 1920s. The handwritten message and address to Mrs. A. J. Read in Revere, Massachusetts add a personal, authentic touch, making this postcard a wonderful historical artifact for collectors of Maine ephemera, literary history, or vintage Americana.