Name/Title
The Yellow Kids, Saranac Lake, (N.Y.) CarnivalEntry/Object ID
2024.1.165Description
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Black-and-white postcard of a float in the Winter Carnival parade, c. 1907. The float is a horse-drawn sleigh, and several people in masks are seated in the sleigh. Several unidentified houses can be seen in the background. Printed caption on front reads, "The Yellow Kids, Saranac Lake, (N.Y.) Carnival." No printer's mark. Used, undivided back, white border, space for message on front side, postmarked Brooklyn, NY, March 9, 1907. Handwritten message on front reads, "The above is a comic specimen of the handiwork of the competitors in this year's carnival. Your letter to hand. Drop in Sunday to see me by all means. Eleanor." Mailed to Mr. Harry A. Avery, 381 State St., Brooklyn, NY.Subject Place
City
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, Parades & processions, Stereotypes, EthnicPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Undivided Back (1901-1907)Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
March 9, 1907Transcription
The above is a comic specimen of the handiwork of the competitors in this year's carnival. Your letter to hand. Drop in Sunday to see me by all means. Eleanor.Dimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
