Birth Announcement
What teeny #tinytuesday for such a grand announcement!
This 2” x 1 5/8” envelope contains a heavy pasteboard card with beveled edges tipped in gold, announcing the birth of Alice Leonard Fish (1884-1971) and was undoubtedly written by her mother. Alice was the daughter of Frank Leonard Fish (1848-1916) and Sarah Rebecca [Chase] Fish (1850-1936).
Alice was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, and resided in both Brookline and Watertown before moving to Fall River in 1922, where she resided the remainder of her life. Well-educated, she attended the Taunton High School and Dana Hall School, in Wellesley. A clubwoman, she was involved in social and philanthropic affairs, and was an active member of the FRHS, joining the organization shortly after arriving in the city; she became a member of the board of directors n 1938, and served until her death.
Mail delivery at the time was twice daily, in addition to special delivery … amazing that this tiny missive did not get lost! Unfortunately, someone long ago attached cellophane tape to the envelope, which will have to be sent to a conservator for removal.
This example is one of the tiniest pieces of posted mail in the FRHS collection.