Name/Title
State Lock & Dam, Saranac River, Adirondack Mts., N. Y.Entry/Object ID
2021.6.151Description
Black-and-white postcard showing a boat approaching the state locks and dam on the Saranac River. Two men stand ready to open the locks, and two men stand on the stern of the boat. This is likely the Lower Locks between Oseetah Lake and Second Pond along the Saranac River. Printed caption on front reads, "State Lock & Dam, Saranac River, Adirondack Mts., N. Y." Used, undivided back, postmarked Trudeau, NY, June 26, 1907. Handwritten message on the front reads, "From: Adirondack Cottage Sanitarium, Saranac Lake, Trudeau, New York." Handwritten message on the back reads, "Dear Sir, would one of your men kindly bring me out a parcel from England on the return of Mr. Mills. I am getting on fairly well here. Excuse card, J. G[?]. Parcel from Morris 43 Graham Street Eaton Terrace London S.W./Pair Boots." Mailed to Mr. Thompson, c/o Mr. Ogden Mills 2E 69th Street, New York City.Lexicon
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, Locks (Hydraulic engineering), BoatsDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
