1906 Thousand Islands NY Steamboat Real Photo Postcard Clayton NY Postmark-image
1906 Thousand Islands NY Steamboat Real Photo Postcard Clayton NY Postmark-image

1906 Thousand Islands NY Steamboat Real Photo Postcard Clayton NY Postmark

$ 6.97

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Region: New York Postage Condition: Posted brand: The Rotograph Co. Continent: North America Features: Postmarked Year Manufactured: 1906 Country: United States Brand/Publisher: The Rotograph Co. Number of Items in Set: 1 Signed: No Subject: Thousand Islands, Steamboat, River Unit of Sale: Single Unit Country of Origin: United States Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Unit Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Unit Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 City: Clayton

Description

1906 Thousand Islands NY Steamboat Real Photo Postcard Clayton NY Postmark. The one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp further enhances its historical appeal. This captivating vintage postcard transports you to the scenic Thousand Islands region of New York, capturing a classic steamboat tour on the St. Lawrence River. The detailed real photo image showcases a passenger-filled vessel navigating the waterways, with lush, tree-covered islands and distinctive turreted buildings dotting the background. This early 20th-century view provides a fascinating glimpse into a popular tourist destination, highlighting the leisurely travel and architectural charm of the era. Published by The Rotograph Co., known for their high-quality photographic postcards, this piece is a testament to early postcard printing techniques. The card was postmarked from Clayton, NY, on August 17, 1906, and received in South Canterbury, Connecticut, the following day, making it a valuable historical artifact for collectors of New York and Connecticut ephemera, steamboat imagery, or early 20th-century travel mementos. The one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp further enhances its historical appeal.

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