Vintage 1906 Marble Quarry Near Rutland VT Postcard by Detroit Pub
$ 3.7
Description
Vintage 1906 Marble Quarry Near Rutland VT Postcard by Detroit Pub. This original early 20th-century postcard features a detailed color-tinted image of the Marble Quarry near Rutland, Vermont. The scene captures large, neatly stacked marble blocks in the foreground, with industrial buildings and quarry equipment visible nearby, set against a backdrop of rolling hills. Three women stand on a wooden platform overlooking the quarry, providing a glimpse into the era’s industrial landscape and quarrying practices. Published by the Detroit Publishing Company in 1906, a renowned publisher of high-quality photographic postcards, this piece is marked with a copyright stamp and the number 6670. The back of the card shows a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp and a clear postmark from Rutland, VT, dated December 30, 1906. The handwritten message on the front adds personal historical value. This postcard is a fascinating collectible for those interested in industrial history, vintage postcards, or Vermont heritage.
