Name/Title
Carnival Days, Saranac Lake, N. Y.Entry/Object ID
2025.1.74Description
Black-and-White postcard with image of a Winter Carnival float in front of the ice palace. The float is drawn by a white horse, and several children in "royal" garb are standing on the sleigh. Printed caption on front reads, "Carnival Days, Saranac Lake, N. Y." No printer's mark. Used, Private Mailing Card, large space on front for message, postmarked Saranac Lake, April 7, 1903.
Handwritten message on front reads, "4/7/03. Well Ben, Here is a picture of boys & girls who took part in Carnival & I think if you will look at the picture, I have home, of the Ice Palace, you will find this float on it. From Yr. Aff Pop WB [?]." Mailed to Master Ben Butler, 43 Watson St., New Haven, Conn.Subject Place
Structure
Ice PalaceCity
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
Winter carnivals, Ice palaces, Parades & processions, Floats (Parades), HorsesPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Private Mailing Card (1898-1901)Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
April 7, 1903Postmark Place
City
Saranac LakeState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
