Name/Title
Buttermilk Falls, Raquette River, Adirondack MountainsEntry/Object ID
2026.1.132Description
Color postcard showing a waterfall. Printed caption on front reads, "Buttermilk Falls, Raquette River, Adirondack Mountains." "Photostint" printed by Detroit Publishing Co. Used, divided back, white border, postmarked Saranac Lake, May 19, 1908.
Handwritten message on front reads, "Dear Mabel, Thank you so much for your interesting letter. I would answer it right away, but I am not permitted even to write letters to the family. - Nick." Handwritten message on reverse reads, "The outlook from my piazza is lonely & wish you could enjoy the view too. Your letter cheered and made me laugh heartily. I should try to answer it but a sharp eye watches every move and I am permitted nothing but laziness thus far." Mailed to Miss Mabel Bishop, Litchfield, Conn.Subject Place
Region
Adirondacks, TheState/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
Rivers, Bodies of water, WaterfallsPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Divided Back (1907-1915)Publisher
Detroit Publishing CompanyPostmark
Date and Time of Postmark
May 19, 1908Postmark Place
City
Saranac LakeState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in