The Showboat at Lake Compounce, Bristol
PublisherPublished by
Natural Color Cards Co.
American
MakerMade by
Dexter Press, Inc.
American
Date1950-1985
MediumPhotomechanical print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 1/2 × 5 1/2in. (8.9 × 13.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Jessie Norton-Lazenby
DescriptionA color postcard depicting the Lake Compounce showboat full of passengers in Bristol, Connecticut. The boat is leaving the dock, which is in the background along with several buildings. The photo appears to be taken from another vessel on the water.
Object number2021.44.66
MarkingsPrinted in blue ink on back: "THE SHOWBOAT at Lake Compounce, America's Pioneer / Playground, Bristol, Conn."Printed in blue ink on back: "PLACE / STAMP / HERE"
Printed in blue ink on back: "POST CARD"
Printed in blue ink on back: "Pub. by NATCO Natural Color Cards Co., Ridgefield Park, N.J."
Printed in blue ink on back: "MADE BY / DEXTER / WEST NYACK, N. Y."
Printed in blue ink on back: "8848-B"
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