Longing is baked right into the caption: a hand-colored photograph of an Edwardian couple strolling a garden path — she in a wide white sun hat and layered cream skirt, parasol trailing, he in a dark suit and boater, both caught mid-glance at each other — beneath the words "When shall we meet again in Conesus, N.Y." This stock romantic image was customized with a local place name, a clever marketing device that made generic sentiment feel personal and boosted sales at resort and lakeside souvenir shops. Conesus Lake in Livingston County, New York, was a popular summer destination in the early twentieth century. Mary Ann mailed this card from Conesus to Irene in Lowman, New York, on August 17, 1917, writing warmly that she was "having a fine time, wish you were here" and that she'd bring Gladys along on her return if Gladys came with her.