On the Tom Bigbee River, Mobile, Alabama.

Color print of the Tom Bigbee River near Mobile, AL. White riverboat with black trim. Two tall, black smokestacks stand at front of boat. Three barges loaded with cotton bales. Trees line river bank. Undivided back postcard.Printed on front: 'On the Tombigbee River.' ; Printed on back: &#...

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Main Author: Raphael Tuck & Sons
Format: Electronic
Published: Troy University Library
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Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/troy2/id/1088
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Summary:Color print of the Tom Bigbee River near Mobile, AL. White riverboat with black trim. Two tall, black smokestacks stand at front of boat. Three barges loaded with cotton bales. Trees line river bank. Undivided back postcard.Printed on front: 'On the Tombigbee River.' ; Printed on back: 'On the Tombigbee River. The Tombigbee River joins the Alabama River 45 miles above Mobile; from there it is called the Mobile River. It is an important factor in the exporting of the vast cotton output of the State, the cotton belt comprising one-third the total area. Barges and steamers constantly ply the river laden with cotton.', 'Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card Series No.2370, "In the Land of Cotton.", Art Publishers to their majesties the King & Queen.'