Postcard from the Granite City
Date1905
Object NamePostcard
Mediumcard
ClassificationsGranite Industry
Dimensions8.9 x 13.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS083954
About MePostcard depicting Castle Street, Aberdeen with a decorative border of the grain of silver granite. Postmarked Dundee, 24 July 1905 with a green half penny stamp and to a London address.Inscribed on the front "From the Granite City / Castle Street". Handwritten message and address on the back in black ink "I am enjoying my holiday immensely & hope you are having as good a time. This is from Aberdeen where we were yesterday. Have you heard the results? I do hope we are all through. [Signature]".
1850 - 1900
1900 - 1949
Peterhead
Corrennie Quarry
