Hillsborough NH New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Homestead Postcard Dexter Press

This vintage postcard features a vivid color image of the Franklin Pierce Homestead located in Hillsborough, New Hampshire. The homestead, built in 1804 by the father of the 14th President of the United States, Franklin Pierce, served as a governor's mansion and reflects the affluent surroundings of the young future president. The postcard captures the historic white house with dark shutters, a prominent American flag on a tall flagpole, and lush greenery under a clear blue sky, all indicative of a classic New England setting.

Produced by Dexter Press, Inc., this postcard is part of the Eastern Illustrating Co. series, known for its natural color printing technique that brings out rich and lifelike hues. The scalloped edges and the standard 5.5 x 3.5 inch size are typical of mid-20th-century postcards. The back includes a detailed historical description and credits photographer Eric M. Sanford. The postcard was postmarked in 1974 in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, and bears an 8-cent United States postage stamp featuring Albert Einstein, adding a collectible aspect for postal history enthusiasts. This piece is a great addition for collectors interested in presidential history, New England landmarks, or vintage American postcards.

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