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Canoeing on the Charles River, Waltham, MA, circa 1915

Subject
Rivers & Streams
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1915 (White Border)
Front of Canoeing on the Charles River, Waltham, MA, circa 1915, c. 1915 lithograph postcard
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Back of Canoeing on the Charles River, Waltham, MA, circa 1915, c. 1915 lithograph postcard
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About this postcard

A view across the Charles River at Waltham, Massachusetts, with a canoe paddled by a figure in red in the foreground and a second small boat with an oarsman near the far bank. A grassy tree-lined shore with dense foliage fills the background.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Mrs Sedgwick:- This is where I go canoeing. I am not coming home until July. I am having a fine time. With Love to you all from Adeline P.F.D.

On the Charles River, Waltham, Mass.
PostmarkedWaltham, MA
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs M. D. Sedgeunck

Mountain St Camden, ME

Postcard record

PostmarkedWaltham, MA
ConditionGood
Place addressedMrs M. D. Sedgeunck, Mountain St, Camden, ME
Place depictedCharles River, Waltham, MA
Stamp1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1920
NotesWhite border around image; visible halftone/lithographic dot texture; light edge and corner wear. Postmark: WALTHAM MASS. MAY 16 11 AM (no year visible). Divided-back card with green 'Post Card' and 'THIS SIDE FOR MESSAGE.' imprint; 1c green stamp with cork killer; light edge wear.

Cite this card

Canoeing on the Charles River, Waltham, MA, circa 1915, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/canoeing-on-the-charles-river-waltham-ma-circa-1915-1915. Accessed November 2, 2026.