This vintage 1908 postcard titled “Abstract Photo of Face Carved in Rock, Pointe Aux Barques, Michigan,” captures an intriguing stone carving at Pointe Aux Barques, located at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb. No other information was found. The carving resembles a stylized face, prominently featuring a hat and facial outlines distinctly visible despite the postcard’s age and abstract composition.
Such carvings were common at coastal locations during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, created as attractions for visitors and tourists. Pointe Aux Barques was a popular destination due to its lighthouse and scenic rocky shoreline, drawing visitors seeking relaxation and picturesque views.
Postcards from this period often served as souvenirs, highlighting unique local attractions or curiosities like this carved face. This particular image, with its abstract framing, provides a sense of mystery about the carving’s origin and significance, inviting further historical inquiry into who created it and why.
