Skip header and navigation

Revise Search

2 records – page 1 of 1.

Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
990-018
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Amish man and family in closed buggy coming through one of the Old Covered Bridges still existing in this section. The Amish are a religious sect of People who have retained most of their forefathers customs and make their living almost solely by farming with the use or aid of modern conveniences. They are widely settled in Eastern Penna.
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Mr. W. N. Francis, 213 N. West End, Ave., Lancaster, Pa.
Sender
Barbara
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, Lancaster, Pa.
Condition
Good
Object ID
990-018
Additional Notes
"I thought you should be thanked for your trip the other evening! I only hope you saw one of these to make the trip worthwhile. Barbara"
Postmarked April 21, 1960, Lancaster
Images
Less detail
Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
990-020
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Soudersburg Bridge. View of Soudersburg Covered Bridge located 1/4 mile off U. S. Route 30 on Ronks Road. 8 miles East of Lancaster, Pa. View also shows Amish Family and Horse and Buggy, a common sight along the roads in this section of the county.
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, Lancaster, Pa.
Printer
Dexter Press, West Nyack, NY
Condition
Good
Object ID
990-020
Images
Less detail