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Carnoustie Sands

PublisherPublished by Valentines (Dundee, Scotland, founded 1851)

Date1904

Object NamePostcard

Mediumcard

ClassificationsDomestic

DimensionsOverall (Height x Width): 87 × 139mm

AcquisitionPresented in 2022 by Eric and Joy Crockart.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS095670.25

Keywords

About MePrinted and coloured 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: Carnoustie Sands

Address side.
Printed Inscription: POST CARD // THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE. // Valentine's Series // Write Here for Inland Postage only

Handwritten inscription: Dear Tom, This is just a note to let you see, I am having a afternoon among the "Toffs" some rare looking girls down here. I could do with a mouth of this write soon [initials]

Addressed to: Thomas Archer Esq. [?] Roslin Terrace, Aberdeen

Postmark: CARNOUSTIE 8 PM JY 13 04

Stamp: Green half penny

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