1922 Smugglers Notch Green Mountains Vermont Vintage Postcard, Mount Mansfield

About This Vintage Postcard

The rugged majesty of the Vermont wilderness is captured in this sweeping view of Smugglers Notch, located on the side of Mount Mansfield. As the highest peak in the Green Mountains, Mount Mansfield provides a dramatic backdrop for the notch, a narrow mountain pass that earned its name during the early 19th century when it was used to move illegal goods across the Canadian border. The scene depicts the lush, dense forests of the northern range, illustrating the wild and untamed beauty that has made this region a premiere destination for hikers and nature lovers for generations. This perspective emphasizes the deep "V" of the pass, showcasing the geological scale of one of New England's most famous natural landmarks.

Details

Era: White Border (1922)
City: Stowe / Jeffersonville (Vicinity)
State or Region: Green Mountains, Vermont
Country: United States
Topic: Smugglers Notch, Mount Mansfield, Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont Landscapes, Mountain Passes
Condition: Circulated
Postage: 1 Cent George Washington Green Stamp, postmarked May 29, 1938, in Hanover, N.H.
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Green Mountain Studios, Inc., White River Junction, Vermont
Printer: Curt Teich & Co.

Additional Information

This card was manufactured in 1922, indicated by the Curt Teich production code 87415 on the front. While printed in 1922, it was mailed sixteen years later in 1938, a common occurrence with regional "scenic" series cards that remained in stock at local gift shops. It is part of the "Scenic Vermont Series," No. 5, published by Green Mountain Studios. The sender, likely on a road trip, writes to Mrs. Frank Fuller in Syracuse, N.Y., mentioning having dinner at Hanover, N.H., and staying with friends near Waterbury. The message notes, "It is a lovely trip so far, tho' it is rather cold today," capturing a snapshot of New England travel just before the start of World War II.

This postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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