A scenic view of Cranston's Hotel (upper right corner) at West Point on Hudson. Cranston's, among the most prominent nineteenth-century resorts in America, was later converted to a school for girls (Ladycliff Academy) in September, 1900, under the Sisters of St. Francis of Peekskill, NY. Printing information: (ARTHUR STRAUSS INC., NEW YORK. NO. 328) [indicated on front only]. Written message in blank space at bottom of card ("Decoration Day" May 30th. 1902.).
Postal data: unmarked, unposted (PLACE THE POSTAGE STAMP HERE) printed inside stamp box; Postcard Type: undivided back; (THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS); Logo (Post Card) printed in stylized calligraphic letters over graphic of feather quill pen; both intertwined with graphic of billowing ribbon. Ribbon's end at right of logo is taken up by the beak of spread-winged eagle perched atop scalloped stamp box; Logo text and graphics printed in red; No message; No addressee.