1906 Goshen NY Postcard Through Green Pastures Cattle Farm Orange Co For Sale

This authentic 1906 black and white postcard, titled \'Through Green Pastures,\' captures a serene pastoral scene near Goshen, New York. The image features a herd of cattle grazing under a large shade tree in the rolling fields of Orange County, a region historically celebrated for its rich agricultural heritage and dairy production. The layout includes a charming inset circular image of cows resting, adding a unique compositional element characteristic of early 20th-century postcard design.Published by Hiram H. Smith of Goshen, N. Y., this piece is a fascinating example of the Undivided Back era. The front of the card is heavily inscribed with a personal travelogue dated August 17, 1906, detailing an early automobile trip from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, via Poughkeepsie. The writer notes the \'good roads\' and \'great cattle country,\' providing a rare first-hand account of early motor travel and the local landscape. The reverse side features a clear Goshen, N.Y. postmark from August 18, 1906, and a green one-cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp, making it a wonderful find for collectors of New York state history or agricultural ephemera.