20 July 2021

generic lighthouse; postcard: finland

what. postcard with lighthouse received

postmark. "HELSINKI 21 06 2021"; stamps of Finland

remarks. This is a postcard by Tove Jansson, from her book, "Moominpappa at Sea". It is believed to be based on the Söderskär Lighthouse in the Porvoo Archipelago; however, the coordinates shown on the picture do not match the location of the lighthouse.

note. Finnish for lighthouse: majakka; Swedish for lighthouse: fyr


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