Antique Postcard Lake Quinsigamond Worcester MA Boating Canoes Valentine & Sons
$ 6.6
Description
Antique Postcard Lake Quinsigamond Worcester MA Boating Canoes Valentine & Sons. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This charming antique postcard depicts a lively summer scene on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Massachusetts. The image captures a fleet of canoes filled with elegantly dressed passengers, some shielding themselves from the sun with colorful parasols. In the distance, competitive rowing shells and the bustling shoreline buildings provide a glimpse into the vibrant leisure culture of the early 20th century in New England. Published by the renowned Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., Ltd., and printed in Great Britain, this color lithograph showcases the high-quality production typical of the Golden Age of postcards. The detailed printing highlights the flags flying over the lakeside structures and the various vessels dotting the water, reflecting the lake's long-standing reputation as a premier destination for boating and recreation. As a divided back era card, it serves as a wonderful historical record of Central Massachusetts. The piece features the classic 'Famous V & Sons' globe logo on the reverse, making it a desirable find for collectors of Valentine & Sons publications, Massachusetts local history, or vintage nautical themes.
