Stenographer aboard the Pennsylvania Special, circa 1902
- Card type
- Lithograph
- Date
- c. 1902 (Early)
About this postcard
Inside a mahogany-paneled Pennsylvania Railroad car, a stenographer in a gray suit sits at a folding desk with a typewriter. A potted palm and an arched ceiling rise above him. The caption identifies him as the stenographer of the Pennsylvania Special and advertises that his services were free. The Pennsylvania Special was the railroad's all-Pullman New York to Chicago flyer, introduced in 1902 and renamed the Broadway Limited in 1912. The card promotes the free stenographer service as an amenity for first-class passengers.
Postcard Details
No address detected
Postcard record
| Condition | Very good |
|---|---|
| Notes | Wide white border at right and bottom; fine halftone screen visible in the color printing; light edge wear. Postmark: none visible. Undivided back with printed "POST CARD." heading and empty stamp box; card is unused, no address or message. Light soiling and a few foxing specks on cream stock. |
Cite this card
Stenographer aboard the Pennsylvania Special, circa 1902, postcard, c. 1902. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/stenographer-aboard-the-pennsylvania-special-circa-1902. Accessed November 2, 2026.