Dining Salon aboard the S.S Keewatin postcard.

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

S.S Keewatin dining salon postcard

S.S Keewatin dining salon postcard

Name/Title

Dining Salon aboard the S.S Keewatin postcard.

Entry/Object ID

2017.37.04

Scope and Content

This postcard has a photo of the Dining Salon of the S.S Keewatin on the front. The back has a brief description of the dining salon along with information about the museum's seasons of operation. The Copyright for the photo is printed on the back as well, it reads, "Penrod/Hiawatha Card Co. Berrien Center, Michigan." There is no message written on the card or any stamps. This was a promotional postcard for the Keewating while it remained as a museum in Douglas until 2012.

Collection

1930+ Tourism, activites, tours and attractions

Cataloged By

Stevens, Meghann

Acquisition

Accession

2017.37

Source or Donor

Busk, Charlotte

Acquisition Method

Donation

Lexicon

Search Terms

Lake Steamer, Steamship

Archive Details

Creator

Penrod/Hiawatha Card Company, Dexter Press

Archive Size/Extent

1-postcard; Physical Characteristics: Blank postcard

Primary Language

English

Archive Notes

Finding Aids: S.S Keewating Postcard Level of Description: Item System of Arrangement: Item

Location

Box

068 Keewatin/Saugatuck Maritime Museum

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Notes

The image on the front shows no damage, but the back of the card shows a moderate amount of deterioration. It has begun to yellow and has spread across the entire back surface. This is most likely due to age and prolonged exposure to light.

Create Date

July 13, 2018

Update Date

September 18, 2022