Discovery of Lake Champlain July 4th 1609
Published Materials
Identifier
2019.19.1Date
1909 (Exact Date)Place of Publication
Newark, NJObject Type
PostcardsDescription
Color postcard featuring an illustration of Samuel de Champlain standing in the front of a canoe with a French soldier and group of Native Americans in canoe behind him. Captioned "Discovery of / Lake Champlain / July 4th 1609" in upper right of front. Labeled "De Champlain stands as one of the greatest pioneers and discoverers in a / new continent. / The Prudential stands as the Pioneer in Industrial Insurance in America / and provides the Best in Life Insurance for Every Member of the Family." in lower right of front. Prudential Company logo located on lower left of front. Labeled "Issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America / Incorporated as a Stock Company by the State of New Jersey / Home Office, Newark, N.J." in center of rear. Schedule of events for Champlain tercentenary celebration on lower left of rear.Dimensions
14 cm (W) 8.4 cm (H)Material
PaperLibrary of Congress Subject Headings
Champlain tercentenary celebrations [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh85022459]Champlain, Lake [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh85022455]
Library of Congress Name Authorities
Champlain, Samuel de, 1574-1635 [info:lc/authorities/names/n78090538]Prudential Insurance Company of America [info:lc/authorities/names/n50062116]