I began collecting postcards in mid-August of 2013, after looking through my aunt's collection and thinking it seemed like a fun hobby. Along the way, something obviously went very wrong.
Card Text Back: "The Amish Homestead" - Located on U.S. Rt. 30 - (Lincoln Hwy.) & Rt. 462 - 3 miles east of Lancaster, Penna. - (Opposite Garden Spot Gifts) - :Look for the Orange Milk Cans at Entrance" - The only "Genuine" exhibit of its kind in Lancaster County. This beautiful and scenic 71-acre farm (dating back to 1744) is occupied by an Old Order Amish Family - using horses and mules. There is plenty to See, Do and Learn - it's a must to see - An experience of a lifetime.
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Country of Origin: United States
Postage Date: Uncirculated
Photographer/Artist/Colourization: N/A
Printing Company: Stel-Mar
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Species: Cow - Holstein
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Card Text Back: Greetings from Waldboro, Me
Location: Waldboro, Maine
Country of Origin: United States
Postage Date: Uncirculated
Photographer/Artist/Colourization: N/A
Printing Company: Tichnor Bros., Inc.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Species: Cow - Holstein
Card Text Front: N/A
Card Text Back: N/A
Location: N/A
Country of Origin: United States
Postage Date: Uncirculated
Photographer/Artist/Colourization: N/A
Printing Company: The Rose Company
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Species: Cow - Holstein, Hereford
Card Text Front: Greeting from Iowa - The Tall Corn State
Card Text Back: Greetings From Iowa
Location: N/A
Country of Origin: United States
Postage Date: August 19, 1987 to Southington, Connecticut
Photographer/Artist/Colourization: N/A
Printing Company: Dunlap Post Card Co.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Species: Cow - Holstein
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Card Text Back: Taken from an original oil painting by the noted cowboy artist and poet L. H. "Dude" Larsen - Flowing gold of the Western Range.
Card Text Back: Grand River in Michigan, near M-21, Blue Water Highway - The Grand is Michigan's largest river, winding its way through many cities before emptying into Lake Michigan at Grand Haven.
Location: Blue Water Highway, Michigan
Country of Origin: United States
Postage Date: Uncirculated
Photographer/Artist/Colourization: Norton Louis Avery
Printing Company: Avery Color Studios
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Species: Cow - Holstein
Card Text Front: N/A
Card Text Back: Western Feed Lots - Where cattle are brought to prime condition for market. These feed lots are located throughout the plains states.
Location: N/A
Country of Origin: United States
Postage Date: Uncirculated
Photographer/Artist/Colourization: N/A
Printing Company: Triangle Distributing Co.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Species: Cow - Brown Swiss, Jersey, Holestein, Ayrshire, Guernsey
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Card Text Back: Five Queens - These five cows represent the Brown Swiss, Jersey, Holstein, Ayrshire and Guernsey breeds. The beauty of each is an inspiration to every breeder of dairy cattle.
Card Text Back: Carson Vally, Nevada - The year-around springs from the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and natural pastures, make Carson Valley an important dairy and cattle center.