- US ARC PH 1996.033.011
- item
- circa 1908
Part of Photographic postcard collection
A Raphael Tuck & Sons postcard with a tinted image of the Sanatorium in Hudson, Wisconsin. Text printed on verso: "The Sanatorium, Hudson, Wisconsin 18 miles east of St. Paul. A private institution established in 1886. Located in a beautiful park of stately elms and oaks, on the bluffs of Lake Mallalieu. With all modern equipments necessary for the treatment of acute and chronic diseases. Nervous diseases a specialty. It combines the perfect quiet of country life with the luxuries of a first-class hotel and the best of medical skill and nursing. For illustrated booklet and further information address E.B. Bradford M.S.M.D., medical director." Text printed on verso: "Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card Series No. 2459, 'Hudson, Wisconsin' Art Publishers to their Majesties the King and Queen. Printed in Germany." Date from postmark: Mar 28, 1908; green 1¢ "Gingerbread" Franklin stamp. Message: Addressed to Master Russel Fletcher, Sioux Falls, S. Dak.; "March 27, '08, Hello Bub, this is where we will go next summer and go fishing and swimming, boating & tings [sic]. Doesn't it look pretty, good enough to eat. Are the kiddies out on the lawn. Lovingly, Sis."