Antique Postcard 1900s Loch Achray Trossachs Hotel Scotland Statesman Canada
Social History: Sent to Miss Mary Hipkin in Barrie, Ontario:
"Dear Mary, Just a line to greet you on your arrival as I saw by the Statesman you were to move to Barrie this week. Remember me to all."
The reference to "The Statesman" in the postcard likely refers to The Canadian Statesman, a long-running community newspaper that helped people stay informed about their neighbors' lives.
Scene: Built in 1849, the Trossachs Hotel was constructed to house the surge of Victorian and Edwardian tourists drawn to the Scottish Highlands after Sir Walter Scott’s Lady of the Lake popularized the region.
Era: Divided Back
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Type: lithograph
Publisher: The Wrench Series
Condition: Corner and edge wear and slight age-related yellowing on the reverse, consistent with its 110+ year age
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.