Postcard

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.210

Description

Please note: Historic Saranac Lake acknowledges that historical records may contain harmful language or imagery that reflects attitudes and biases of their time. HSL does not alter, edit, or modify original records or original captions, as they are part of the historical record. Black-and-White photograph postcard showing a pilgrim-themed float created by local doctors in the Winter Carnival parade. A large group of adults and children in pilgrim and Native American costumes can be seen standing on the float, along with a small model of a boat and Plymouth Rock. The float is on a sled drawn by horses. Two unidentified buildings can be seen behind them, possibly on Broadway. No photographer's mark. Used, divided back, not mailed. Handwritten note on reverse reads, "Landing of the Pilgrims. Physicians."

Subject Place

Street

Broadway

Neighborhood

Downtown

City

Saranac Lake

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Collection

Ann Pecora Diamond Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Winter carnivals, Floats (Parades), Parades & processions, Pilgrims, Physicians

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photograph (1900-Present)

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in