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A piece of brown leather decorated with scrolls and maple leaves. Postcard has evenly spaced pu…
Greetings from Hanlan's Point Toronto, Ont
A piece of brown leather decorated with scrolls and maple leaves. Postcard has evenly spaced punched holes around the edges.

Greetings from Hanlan's Point Toronto, Ont

DateApproximately 1903
Names
(publisher)
FormatPicture
Notes
Post cards made of leather were popular between 1903 and 1909. The cards were decorated by a technique know as pyrography or pokerwork.
GeographyBuilding Monument ParkHanlan's Point (Centre Island)
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodToronto Islands
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
Medium
Postcards
Language
ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberPC_3272
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