Vintage Syracuse Salt Yards Postcard NY Early 1900s Hand Colored
$ 2.38
Description
Vintage Syracuse Salt Yards Postcard NY Early 1900s Hand Colored. This vintage postcard features a hand-colored image of the Syracuse Salt Yards in Syracuse, New York, showcasing workers harvesting salt in wooden buckets at a salt evaporation pond. The scene captures an important industrial process from the early 20th century, highlighting the salt production heritage of Syracuse, known historically as the 'Salt City.' The postcard, published by William Jubb of Syracuse and Leipzig, Germany, is an original piece printed in Germany, reflecting early postcard production techniques including lithographic colorization. The detailed depiction offers a glimpse into the daily labor and infrastructure of salt harvesting, with men and mules working in tandem amidst the expansive salt beds. The postcard's back features traditional divided back layout with red ink text and stamp box, typical of postcards produced in the 1907-1915 era. Collectors and enthusiasts of industrial history, regional Americana, and vintage postcards will find this piece a valuable addition for its historical significance and evocative imagery.
