Canoeing on a lake, Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, circa 1940

Subjects: Boating & Canoeing General Greetings Lakes & Ponds
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1930 (White Border)

Back of Canoeing on a lake, Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, circa 1940, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

About this subject

A linen-texture view of a calm lake with wooded hills beyond, framed by overhanging foliage and reeds in the foreground. Three people in a small red canoe paddle across the blue water, one rowing.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Hi Folks, I'm here & having a swell Miss you very much. It sure is beautiful here I & Jim are all like it. Hope to see you again someday. your Friend Joe Richardson

Addressed to

Mr + Mrs Russell Collins

Scottsville, Va.

Postcard record

Series	46964
Condition	Very good
Place addressed	Mr + Mrs Russell Collins, Scottsville, VA
Place depicted	Mouth of Wilson, VA
Stamp	1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
Notes	Linen-textured stock with a white border; printed card number 46964 at lower right. Postmark: [illegible] 1949. Divided-back linen card, white border; 1c green Washington stamp; message written in pen.

Cite this card

Canoeing on a lake, Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/canoeing-on-a-lake-mouth-of-wilson-virginia-circa-1940. Accessed October 5, 2026.