The Shore Road by Norburn, Gilbertville, MA, 1909

Subjects: Bicycles Coastal Scenery Horses Valentine's Day
Card type: Lithograph
Date: c. 1909 (Golden Age)

Back of The Shore Road by Norburn, Gilbertville, MA, 1909, Mrs Robert Russel, MA, USA, c. 1909 lithograph postcard — Back

About this postcard

A curving shore road runs beside calm water, edged by a seawall of large stones. Horse-drawn carriages and bicyclists travel the road beneath a dense line of trees. The caption identifies the view as "The Shore Road by Norburn," but no town or state is printed, so the shoreline remains unnamed. The mixed traffic of carriages and bicycles fits the period, when both still shared rural roads. A penciled note sends the card as a Valentine from Andrew.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pencil

Dear Friend, This will have to go As, "To my Valentine Andrew

PostmarkedGilbertville, MA, February 12, 1909, 17:00

Addressed to

Mrs Robert Russel

Elm Bank Farm North Brookfield, MA

Postcard record

Postmarked	February 12, 1909, 17:00, Gilbertville, MA
Condition	Good
Place addressed	Mrs Robert Russel, Elm Bank Farm, North Brookfield, MA
Stamp	1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1902, perforated vertical sides only
Stamp	1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated on all sides
Notes	Decorative dark border with green vine and red-berry motif; worn corners and edge scuffs; printed caption "THE SHORE ROAD BY NORBURN". Divided-back card with printed "POST CARD" heading, correspondence/address rules and stamp box; pencil valentine message; light edge wear and toning. Postmark: GILBERTVILLE MASS 1909 FEB 12 5 PM.

Cite this card

The Shore Road by Norburn, Gilbertville, MA, 1909, postcard, c. 1909. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/the-shore-road-by-norburn-gilbertville-ma-1909. Accessed November 2, 2026.