Postcard
Postcard

Postcard

Object number
2014.014.001
Title
Sprouting Rock Beach, Most Exclusive Beach in America, Newport, R.I.
Creator
Tichnor Bros., Inc.
Date
August 12 1915
Description
Postcard depicting Bailey's Beach with patrons visible in the water and on the beach. Front image is surrounded by a white border with image title printed beneath in red ink.
Back side contains message and address, with one cent postage stamp. Message reads, "8, 12, 15,/Bathing is fine up here if it is a little chilly for in the water it is fine, will go to a movie tonight,/with best wishes/ from Barrett." Postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Agnes LaFourcade/ #651 K. St. NE/Washington, DC."
Beneath written message is short description of Sprouting Rock Beach,
Materials
paper
ink
Credit Line
Gift of Gail S. Boyer
Object Type
postcards