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Rare 1912 real photo postcard of A. R. Clark's Mill showing logs in the river pond in Bolsters Mills, Maine.This is a rare antique Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) capturing A. R. Clark's Mill located in the historic unincorporated village of Bolsters Mills, Maine (situated along the border of Harrison and Otisfield).The detailed real photo scene shows timber floating in the mill pond waiting to be processed, with the wooden sawmill structure and dam spillway prominently featured in the background. White negative lettering at the bottom left reads: "A. R. CLARKS MILL BOSTERS MILLS ME."Postmarked in November 1912 from Bolsters Mills, ME, and addressed to Gray, Maine, this piece features a divided back with period handwritten correspondence. An exceptional, highly desirable piece of Maine lumbering history and obscure small-town ephemera for historical collections.ERA & TYPE ANALYSIS (CRITICAL)
Estimated Era: Divided Back Era (1907–1915). The card features a clear 1912 postmark. Because the postmark is older than 100 years, this item is strictly classified as an antique.Postcard Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC).Key Visual Clues: Silver halide photo finish, handwritten white negative title on photo face, divided back layout on reverse with 1912 postmark date.DEMAND ASSESSMENT
High DemandReal Photo Postcards (RPPCs) depicting early industrial work, logging, sawmills, or obscure small towns always command strong interest from both regional Maine collectors and specialized industry/transportation postcard enthusiasts.Features:• PostcardCondition: Pre-Owned FairCorner Wear: Light rounding and wear on all four corners.Creases: Heavy vertical creasing and surface crinkling running through the center and left portion of the image.Surface Condition: Visible stress lines, cracks/crazing in the photo emulsion, and edge wear.Writing/Postmark: Clear postmark on reverse ("BOLSTERS MILLS ME. NOV 1 1912") with period pencil writing on back and handwritten message.Any Defects: Heavy creasing across the photo front; however, the image contrast remains strong and readable.The postcards are pre-owned. Condition is shown in photos.
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