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Carnoustie Sands

PublisherPublished by Valentines (Dundee, Scotland, founded 1851)

Date1904

Object NamePostcard

Mediumcard

ClassificationsDomestic

DimensionsOverall (Height x Width): 90 × 139mm

AcquisitionPresented in 2022 by Eric and Joy Crockart.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS095670.24

Keywords

About MePrinted topographical card showing a sand beach around a curved bay with people in small groups sitting, walking and playing. There are some buildings visible in the distance. Printed inscription: VALENTINES SERIES // Carnoustie Sands

Handwritten inscription: Soon get sunburned here! How does this strike you? Ripping place this though not much sun today. Lots of visitors kicking around. [initials] Going to G.P.O. tomorrow?

Address side.
Printed Inscription: POST CARD // THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE. // Write Here.

Addressed to: Miss Ina Matheson, 5 Skene Place, Aberdeen

Postmark: CARNOUSTIE 5 15PM JY 4 [04?]

Stamp: Green half penny

Part of album and a large collection of postcards belonging to Georgina Matheson, also known as Ina (1877-1967).