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This is a vintage topographical postcard featuring the Mount Jefferson Incline Railway in Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania. The front of the postcard displays a colorized image of the incline plane with a railway car ascending the track, accompanied by the caption \"ASCENDING MOUNT JEFFERSON PLANE AND RETURN TRACK, MAUCH CHUNK, PA.\"The reverse side of the postcard indicates it was published by Tosh\'s Department Store, Mauch Chunk, PA, and was \"MADE IN U. S. A.\" It features a printed \"POST CARD\" designation and a postmark from Mauch Chunk, PA, dated October 22, 1917, at 6 PM. An affixed U.S. Postage One Cent stamp featuring George Washington is visible. The postcard bears the identifier R-34776 and includes handwritten messages and address from the era. This historical piece captures a moment in time, showcasing early 20th-century transportation and local scenery of Mauch Chunk, PA.Verified Specifications:
Brand/Maker: Tosh\'s Department Store
Item Type: Postcard
Era/Style: Vintage, Early 20th Century, Topographical, Transportation
Material: Paper
Specifications: Mauch Chunk, PA; Postmarked October 22, 1917
Features: Colorized image, Postmarked, Stamped, Handwritten message
Included Components: One (1) postcard as pictured
Country of Origin: USA
Identifiers: R-34776
