Real-photo postcard with image of a man on a ladder working on a streetlamp. Date from postmark: Aug 19 1948; mailed from South St. Paul Minn.; green 1¢ Washington stamp. Message: Addressed to [has been redacted], Barneveld, Wisconsin "Hi folks-- I told you I didn't know when we'd go. Left home at 6:00 last nite. Got to Black River Falls at 10:00 last nite & stayed there. Left there about 7:00 this morning & should soon be in St. Paul. Nice & cool riding. How is it haying? I'll drop you a card later when it isn't so bumpy." [Signature also redacted.]

Divided-back postcard with image of downtown East Ellsworth showing businesses (Hines Transfer, a Pure gas station, and several bars and cafes), several types of automobiles, and electric street lights. Text printed on verso: All Rights Reserved. A. Pearson Co., Inc. 2014 No. 3rd St., Minneapolis 11, Minn. Printed on Kodak paper (used 1950- )..