Name/Title
PostcardEntry/Object ID
2023.1.108Description
Photochrome color postcard showing a group of people at a campsite with a body of water visible behind them. Printed caption on reverse reads, “A typical day of relaxation at the Fish Creek Camp Site. This State Park is enjoyed by thousands every summer. Between Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake at Fish Creek, N. Y.” Photograph by Bernard Acosta, printed by Page Distributing Co., Lake Placid, NY. Used, divided back, postmarked Lake Clear, NY, September 11, 1969.
Typewritten message on reverse reads, “Dear Josie, This is the spot where we used to vacation- Just like this in a tent. We are enjoying our stay very much. Hope to see you soon. Our best to you, the Brockners.” Mailed to Miss Josie Elburn, Truslow Road, Chestertown, Md. 21620.Subject Place
Body of Water
Fish Creek PondCity
Saranac LakeState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaCollection
Ann Pecora Diamond CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Bodies of water, Camping, CampsPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photochrome (1930-Present)Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
September 11, 1969Dimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in