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At the Ferry, Ceylon
At the Ferry, Ceylon
At the Ferry, Ceylon

At the Ferry, Ceylon

Date1904
Object NamePostcard
Mediumcard
ClassificationsDomestic
DimensionsOverall: 137 × 88mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2022 by Eric and Joy Crockart.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095670.23
About MePrinted topographical card showing a queue of people standing at the edge of a river, with heavily wooded banks. One of the figures appear to wear a pith helmet. There is one boat in the water, which is long and appears to be punt, pushed along by a long pole. Printed inscription: At the Ferry. Ceylon // Plâté & Co

Address side.
Printed Inscription: UNION POSTALE UNIVERSELLE // CEYLON (CEYLAN) // POSTCARD // THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR COMMUNICATION // THE ADDRESS ONLY TO BE WRITTEN HERE.

Handwritten inscription: Isn't this s nice place. Just the sort of place to go for a walk + a talk + a. etc JGC

Addressed to: Miss Ina Matheson, 5 Skene Place Aberdeen Scotland

Over stamped: PAQUEBO[?]

Postmark: [unclear] 12 NO 04

Stamp: Red Ceylon Postage six cents

Part of album and a large collection of postcards belonging to Georgina Matheson, also known as Ina (1877-1967).