This postcard shows "Merrimeer Lake. Meriden, Conn.", in New Haven County, Connecticut.

On the backside of the postcard in red ink is a pitch for customers to buy postcards like this one: "10 for 20 cents, or 100 for $1.25, postpaid (no two alike). All Colored Views, of the most beautiful scenery and places of note from all parts of the world. AMERICAN ART WORKS ~ CLINTONVILLE, CONN."

Clintonville is a community in the town of North Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut.

The postcard was never posted in the mail system; however, there is a written message and the postcard was addressed to be sent to Enosburg Falls, a village in the town of Enosburgh, Franklin County, Vermont.

PLEASE review the scans carefully and then buy confidently.

For the buyer, I'll send your postcard free of charge with standard shipping within the United States. If you want certified mail services (includes tracking), however, you can add $3.00 to your purchase and then I'll be happy to arrange that-- just please send me a message and alert me to your wish for this arrangement.

I collect, trade, and sell postcards because it's interesting and fun. If I'm selling a postcard that you'd like to own but you perceive that my asking price is just too high for your taste or budget, then make an offer or contact me and let's see if we can make a deal. I like it best when everybody gets what they want  :)

Thanks for considering this keepsake.

General Guideline of Postcard Eras

Pre-Postcard (c. 1848-1870)

Pioneer (c. 1870-1898)

Private Mailing Card (c. 1898-1907)

Undivided Back (c. 1901-1907)

Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)

White Border (c. 1915-1930)

Linen (c. 1930-1945)

Chrome (c. 1939-present)