Postcard

Postcard

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Historic Saranac Lake

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2022.83.223

Description

Black-and-White photograph postcard showing the grandstand at Pontiac Bay full of spectators, likely at Winter Carnival time. No photographer's mark. Used, divided back, white border, postmarked Saranac Lake, January 30, 1911. Handwritten message on back reads, "Monday. I don't know if you have this picture. It's been snowing up here the last two days. Very cold too. Hope you had a good trip home. Nothing new. Will likely hear from you tomorrow. G. W. C. Jr. [?]." Mailed to Mrs. G. W. Caroll, 257 Broadway, Norwich, Conn.

Subject Place

Body of Water

Pontiac Bay, Lake Flower

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, Winter carnivals, Ice rinks, Grandstands, Crowds

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photograph (1900-Present)

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in