Speedboats, Lake Compounce, Bristol
PublisherPublished by
Natural Color Cards Co.
American
MakerMade by
Dexter Press, Inc.
American
Date1950-1985
MediumPhotomechanical print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 3 1/2 × 5 1/2in. (8.9 × 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Jessie Norton-Lazenby
DescriptionA color postcard depicting a speedboat soaring across Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut with several passengers inside. The photo appears to be taken from another boat, as the entire foreground is made up of water. In the background, the wake of the boat as well as the shore are visible, with a couple of buildings behind the trees.
Object number2021.44.73
MarkingsPrinted in blue ink on back: "Speedboats provide one of the many thrills available / 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: "Genuine Natural Color Made By DEXTER PRESS, Inc., West Nyack, N.Y."
Printed in blue ink on back: "Pub. by NATCO Natural Color Cards Co., Ridgefield Park, N.J."
Printed in blue ink on back: "8850B"
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