A paved road curves through dense pine and hardwood forest, with autumn-tinted undergrowth along the shoulders and a glimpse of blue water in the distance. A small figure or vehicle sits on the road near the center. The printed greeting identifies the setting as Ladysmith, an unincorporated community in Caroline County, Virginia, along the Richmond-Fredericksburg corridor. The card pairs the town name with a woodland road scene, a common mid-century format for greetings from small communities.
White border; pronounced linen/canvas texture; printed card number 46947 at lower right; light edge and corner wear.
Postmark: ASHTABULA OHIO AUG 31 5:30 PM 1950. Divided-back linen-era card with white border; 4¢ Soil Conservation stamp; heavy foxing/brown staining across the address side.
Cite this card
Wooded road toward water, Ladysmith, VA, 1950, postcard, c. 1950. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/wooded-road-toward-water-ladysmith-va-1950. Accessed November 2, 2026.
