On August 17, 1808, the first steamboat, Rob't Fulton's "Clermont" [portion of front caption]
Description
Front caption on original reads: "On August 17, 1808, the first steamboat, Rob't Fulton's "Clermont" started its famous trip up the Hudson River, and on Aug. 19th, arrived at Albany." There are green mountains or hills in the background. A portrait of Robert Fulton is on the upper left corner of the postcard.
Postal data: unmarked, unposted, (PLACE STAMP HERE) printed inside decorative stamp box; Postcard type: divided back; (This Space For Writing Messages; This side for the Address only); Logo (Post Card) in stylized lettering; Written message (to peter from aunt bgb); No addressee.