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Mountain laurel in the Pennsylvania Mountains, circa 1940

Subjects
Forests & TreesMountains & Hills
Card type
Linen
Date
c. 1930 (White Border)
Front of Mountain laurel in the Pennsylvania Mountains, circa 1940, Mildred Pauline Drisbada, MI, USA, c. 1930 linen postcard
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Back of Mountain laurel in the Pennsylvania Mountains, circa 1940, Mildred Pauline Drisbada, MI, USA, c. 1930 linen postcard
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About this subject

A close view of blooming mountain laurel, its pink and white blossoms set against dense green foliage and a rocky, tree-covered slope. A rustic wooden railing or fence runs along the upper left of the scene.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Having a nice time fine [illegible] Wish you were here Mildred

PublisherColourpicture Publication
Mountain Laurel in Pennsylvania Mts. "State Flower of Penna." P.A.-12 --- THIS SPACE FOR WRITING MESSAGES POST CARD SOLD BY MEBANE CARD CO., WILKES-BARRE, PA. 12,696 A "COLOURPICTURE" PUBLICATION, BOSTON 15, MASS., U.S.A.
PostmarkedPittston, PA, August 20, 1947, 10:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Mildred Pauline Drisbada

15744 Evergreen, Detroit, Michigan

Postcard record

Postmarked, Pittston, PA
SeriesP.A.-12
ConditionGood
Place addressedMildred Pauline Drisbada, 15744 Evergreen, Detroit, MI
Place mentionedPennsylvania Mountains, Chestnuthill Township, PA
Place mentionedMebane Card Co., Wilkes-Barre, PA
PublisherColourpicture Publication, Boston, MA
Stamp1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
NotesLinen-textured stock with visible crosshatch grain; narrow white border along the caption edge; light edge wear. Postmark: PITTSTON PA AUG 20 10 AM 1947. Divided-back linen card; 1c green Washington stamp; light edge wear and a few stains.

Cite this card

Mountain laurel in the Pennsylvania Mountains, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/mountain-laurel-in-the-pennsylvania-mountains-circa-1940. Accessed October 5, 2026.