Andrews' Mill and the Beaver River, Thornbury

2016-084-002 Obverse.

2016-084-002 Obverse.

Name/Title

Andrews' Mill and the Beaver River, Thornbury

Entry/Object ID

2016-084-002

Description

Picture postcard, decorated with a black and white photograph showing a view of the Beaver River, looking south from the mouth in Thornbury, with Andrews' Mill, a road bridge and the dam visible. Signage on the north side of the mill building reads "Andrews New Progress OR Agrarian Milling". Written in black ink below the image has a hand written note in black ink that states "Hope your mother is still improving", Stamped in black reads "Beaver River. Thornbury. Published for Boyd & Co., Thornbury 3861". Stamped on the reverse side is a postage graphic for Warwick Bros. and Rutter Ltd. Printing, Toronto that reads "Canadian Souvenir Postcard", remnants of a green stamp and faded postage marks are visible in the upper, right corner. A message is written in black ink, signed by Miss Ethel Johnston, Weidmann, Ont.", written in blue ink reads "R.J. Keast".

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photograph (1900-Present)

Publisher

Warwick Bro's & Rutter, Limited

Dimensions

Width

14 cm

Length

8.7 cm