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

$ 5.27

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

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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