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Steamboats at night on Lake Erie

Subjects
Lakes & PondsShips & BoatsSteamboats & Riverboats
Card type
Linen
Date
c. 1907 (Golden Age)
Front of Steamboats at night on Lake Erie, c. 1907 linen postcard
Front
Back of Steamboats at night on Lake Erie, c. 1907 linen postcard
Back

About this subject

Two large steamboats with illuminated decks and smoking stacks pass at night on Lake Erie, their searchlights cutting through the darkness. A full moon shines above, and choppy water reflects the lights.

Postcard Details

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A Night Scene on Lake Erie. 24283 --- POST CARD PLACE STAMP HERE UNITED STATES AND CANADA ONE CENT FOREIGN- TWO CENTS. THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR MESSAGE THIS SPACE FOR THE ADDRESS
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Postcard record

Series24283
ConditionGood
Place depictedLake Erie
NotesLinen texture; printed number 24283 at lower right; no white border. No postmark, address, or message — back is entirely unused. Divided-back card with printed stamp box: "UNITED STATES AND CANADA ONE CENT / FOREIGN TWO CENTS." Pencil mark "5" (dealer price) at top right. Light foxing/toning and a few small stains; slight edge wear at right. Front is a night scene of steamboats on Lake Erie with printed number 24283.

Cite this card

Steamboats at night on Lake Erie, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/steamboats-at-night-on-lake-erie. Accessed October 5, 2026.