Antique Postcard Giant Fish Catch, North Fair Haven, New York
This early 20th century novelty postcard features a humorous fishing scene with two men in a rowboat landing an oversized fish, far larger than realistically possible. The caption We Went Out And Caught A Small One For Breakfast reflects the popular exaggerated storytelling theme common in postcards of this era.
Details:
- Location: North Fair Haven, New York
- Theme: Fishing humor, exaggerated catch
- Series: Freak Fish, No. 7
- Era: Divided Back (19071914)
- Postmarked: July 8, 1914 (North Fair Haven, NY)
- Stamp: 1¢ Franklin
- Type: Printed novelty postcard
- Condition: Normal wear for an old postcard. There may be corner bumps, creases, or light surface wear.
Novelty fishing postcards like this were widely collected and remain desirable today for their humor and unique subject matter.
- Postal Status:
- Posted
- Posted:
- 7/8/1914
- Posted City:
- North Fair Haven
- Posted State/Province:
- New York
- Posted Country:
- USA
- Stamp:
- 1c Franklin
- Era:
- Divided Back
- Size:
- Standard
