Yachts and steamships crowd the brilliant azure harbor of Monte Carlo in this lush hand-colored photographic postcard published by the celebrated Geneva house of Jullien frères — the same firm that supplied Belle Époque Europe with its most beautiful scenic views. Sent from an unnamed traveler to Elizabeth in Lancaster, New York, and postmarked October 26th (year partially legible), the message spills across every inch of the correspondence side in dense cursive, hinting at adventures aboard ships and visits to the authorities. Two large red-hulled steam yachts dominate the harbor detail, their reflections shimmering in water so blue it looks painted — because it was, meticulously, dot by dot, by Jullien's Geneva colorists. Publisher J.J. 9463, printed by Jullien frères, Phot. Editeurs, Genève.