This image shows the American Falls section of Niagara Falls complex, as viewed from Goat Island, which divides the falls into its two largest sections.
There is no description on the back of this card.
The small portion of falls in the immediate foreground is part of the area reclaimed by the Corps of Engineers, blocking the water flow at this point.
In the background is the Rainbow Bridge, connecting the United States and Canada, which was built in 1941. This postcard was used, and is dated 14 August 1947.
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Horseshoe Falls by Illumination, Canada
This image is an illustration of the Horseshoe Falls section of Niagara Falls, which is predominantly in Canada in this illustration. The extreme left side of the falls is in the United States.
The description states:
NIAGARA FALLS BY ILLUMINATION
This new enhancement of America’s beauty resources is nothing more than the Falls, under flood lighting for four hours each night. Their own power has been taken from them, brought under the control of man, and then turned back upon the power creator itself, and we get a new beauty, ten-fold greater than any beauty known at the Falls before man took hold to conquer them for service.
–Between 1955 and the mid-1980s, the extreme left side of Horseshoe Falls, which flowed around Terrapin Rocks, was blocked by an extension of land from Goat Island, creating Terrapin Point, Further reinforcement of the point and diversions blocked all of the Horseshoe Falls section in the United States, and about 100 meters of falls in Canada. Thus, the section that is colored orange at the left is no longer active.
This image likely dates from the 1930s.
Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, New York
This is the second of two very similar images, both featuring illuminated views of the so-called “Rock of Ages” in the left foreground, and the Cave of the Winds, behind the falls in the background.
The description states:
NIAGARA FALLS BY ILLUMINATION
This new enhancement of America’s beauty resources is nothing more than the Falls, under flood lighting for four hours each night. Their own power has been taken from them, brought under the control of man, and then turned back upon the power creator itself, and we get a new beauty, ten-fold greater than any beauty known at the Falls before man took hold to conquer them for service.
–This image has more attention paid to the items in the foreground, showing more detail of the Rock of Ages while nearly omitting the wooden walkway in the background. This image shows the nearly identical viewpoint without color or artistic impression.
This image likely dates from the 1930s.
Rock of Ages, Niagara Falls, New York
This is the first of two very similar but distinct images of the Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds complex of Niagara Falls as they appear when illuminated with colored lights.
The description states:
NIAGARA FALLS BY ILLUMINATION
This new enhancement of America’s beauty resources is nothing more than the Falls, under flood lighting for four hours each night. Their own power has been taken from them, brought under the control of man, and then turned back upon the power creator itself, and we get a new beauty, ten-fold greater than any beauty known at the Falls before man took hold to conquer them for service.
–This version of the image appears to be the older of the two, primarily based on the quality of the production. It also focuses more on the background detail, highlighting the walkway that existed near the base of the falls.
This image likely dates from the 1930s.
Niagara Falls Viewing Area, Canada
This illustration is of the Canadian side of the Niagara Falls complex, showing the two falls (American to the left and Horseshoe to the right) in the background, and the park with viewing area in the foreground.
There is no description on the back of this card.
Although the image is from the Canadian side, the card is made in the USA. This image likely dates from the 1930s, as indicated by the cars just visible above the foreground railing.
16th and 19th Century Glass Objects, Corning, New York
This image shows several pieces from different centuries, including goblets, a plate, stemmed bowl and a small vase.
The description states:
The Corning Museum of Glass
Corning Glass Center, Corning, New York
Open Tuesday through Sunday
Glass made by the world-renowned craftsmen of Venice. The two goblets with dragon stems, the enameled plate and the “latticino” tazza were made early in the 16th century; the little vase is 19th century.
–Latticino refers to any glass piece created using colored glass canes, and tazza is a kind of cup.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Islamic Vase, Corning, New York
This image shows an elaborately enameled and engraved glass vase from the 14th Century.
The description states:
THE CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS
Corning Glass Center, Corning, New York
Open Tuesday through Sunday
Islamic vase of richly enameled and gilded glass, bearing an inscription with repeats the words: The Wise. It was probably made in Damascus or Aleppo about 1320-30.
—Islamic glass is a technique reaching back more than a millennium. This image, though, likely dates from the 1950s.
Swirl Bowl, Corning, New York
This image shows a Steuben design glass bowl that was available for sale in the Corning Glass Museum gift shop.
The description states:
STEUBEN RETAIL SHOP
Corning Glass Center, Corning, New York
Open Tuesday through Sunday
Swirl Bowl. A contemporary centerpiece of world-renowned Steuben crystal, hand fashioned in the Steuben factory at Corning Glass Center.
–Close examination of the image shows that the curving ‘legs’ of the piece are only decorative, and the bowl is supported by a central glass column instead.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
The Merry-Go-Round Bowl, Corning, New York
This image shows a covered bowl with a carousel decoration on the sides and lid.
The description states:
THE MERRY-GO-ROUND BOWL
Designed by Sidney Waugh
Presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by the President of the United States and Mrs. Truman on the occasion of her marriage in 1947. The piece is elaborately engraved to depict a carousel in motion.
STEUBEN GLASS
Corning Glass Center
Corning, New York
–There is a small error in the description, as Elizabeth would not have been queen in 1947, since she did not assume the throne until after her father died in 1953. Thus, the gift would have been to Princess Elizabeth.
Though the original object dates from the 1940s, this image almost certainly dates from the 1950s.
The Queen’s Cup, Corning, New York
This image shows a covered presentation cup on a wooden stand which was a gift to Queen Elizabeth II.
The description states:
THE QUEEN’S CUP
Designed by Bruce Moore
Presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, by the President of the United States and Mrs. Eisenhower in October, 1957.
STEUBEN GLASS
Corning Glass Center
Corning, New York
–This exhibit is undoubtedly a duplicate of the one presented. As indicated in the description, this image dates from the 1950s.