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[Rose Bassano]

Photo portrait of Rose Basssano from Paris, Texas. She is wearing a lace dress and has her hair pulled up with a bow.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Our Baby]

Baby announcement with a poem. The front side of the card has an illustration of a baby sitting on a flower with the text "Our Baby, How did you come to us, you dear? God thought of you and so I am here." The back side of the card displays a poem by Cornelia Shipman titled "Our Baby." The poem reads: "Cradled in a flower Is our baby dear; Rocked by breeze so gentle, Knowing naught of fear. Heaven's light is shining In our baby's eyes, Loving message bringing To us from the skies. May the Father's blessing Fill this life each hour; Jesus, keep our baby As Thy pure, sweet flower".
Date: unknown
Creator: Shipman, Cornelia & Butler, M. L.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[First National Bank Building, Chicago]

Color postcard with an image of the First National Bank Building of Chicago. Correspondence reads, "[ ] write more. Dearfully glad to hear from you." It is addressed to Miss E. A. Dill, 206 E. 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Peoria, Ill. on Jun 1907 .
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anheuser Busch Plant in St. Louis, Missouri]

Picture of the principal buildings of Anheuser Busch Brewing Association in St. Louis, Missouri. These are in a large complex of red brick buildings some with towers and some with smokestacks.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bottling Department of Anheuser Busch Brewing Association

Color postcard showing the interior of the Bottling Department at the Anheuser Busch Brewing Association in St. Louis, Missouri. There are tables with hundreds of bottles of beer. Many barrels and boxes fill the room. Printed under the picture it says, "800,000 bottles daily."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Power Plant and Brew House at Anheuser Busch.

Color postcard picturing the "Power Plant and Brew House" of the Anheuser Busch Brewing Association. Printed below the picture, "19,000 horsepower" and "8500 barrels daily" It is a large red brick building in St. Louis, Missouri.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Automatic Malt House at Anheuser Busch Brewing Association

Color postcard picturing the "Automatic Malt House, Capacity 9000 bushels daily." This is a greeting postcard from the Anheuser Busch Brewing Association of St. Louis, Missouri.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Girls with Donkey on the Beach]

Embossed color postcard depicting two girls at the beach wearing dresses, one of which is riding a donkey. There is a sailboat in the water behind them. There is no correspondence on the card.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Thanksgiving day

Color postcard depicting a large turkey running from a little boy carrying an ax. Correspondence on the back reads, "How do you like the looks of this turkey. maybe we can have one when you come to see us Xmas. Your Auntie." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla. P.O. Box 838. The postmarks is from Monett & Paris on Nov. 25, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Thanksgiving Greetings

Color postcard depicting a small boy waving a red kerchief in the face of a large turkey. He wears a hat and holds a stick in his other hand. Printed on the cards is, "Thanksgiving Greetings" Correspondence on the back reads, "What my baby doing. do you wish you were at Papa and Auntie's house to eat turkey (?) tomorrow. Auntie wants you. Auntie" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla. P.O. Box 838. it is postmarked Monett & Paris, Texas on Nov. 25, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Thanksgiving Greetings

Color postcard depicting a turkey standing on the shore under a tree, next to some produce of the land. In the background is the Mayflower sailing by on the ocean. Correspondence reads, "My dear Sis, many happy T.G. Greetings for you. I have you [ ] will send it soon. Lovingly, Rosa" It is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla. P.O.Box 838. It is postmarked Monett & Paris, Texas on Nov. 25, 1908.
Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Large Home Near a Pond and Trees]

Color postcard depicting a large home near a pond and some trees. The colors in the illustration suggest it is during sunset. Correspondence on the back reads,"Dear Dillie, Lyle is up and improving slowly. If she don't get a backset she will soon be well again. I will write you soon, write me when you can. Love from us both to you all. Loving you [ ] M.L.H." It is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla. Box 838. It is postmarked Waco, Texas in Oct. 3, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Happy New Year

Color postcard depicting four men frolicking in a snowy village on New Year's Eve. They appear to be singing and waving their hats. One has climbed a lamp post. Printed on the card is "Happy New Year" Correspondence reads, "Dear Dilly, Got your card today, sent you a little pkg Monday. My address is c/o Curtis House or 511 S. 13th St. Will write you soon, love to all. Write to me. Lovingly, M.L.H." It is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, 527 S. Mill St, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Waco, Tex. on Apr 6, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

We See the Clown in Other Men

Postcard with graphic of a clown standing and laughing. It states "WE SEE THE CLOWN IN OTHER MEN" There is no correspondence on the card.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Girl Scout]

Color postcard depicting a Girl Scout wearing her uniform who stands, saluting. Her dress is green and her hat is red, her boots are black and she wears a flag banner draped across her chest. There is no correspondence on the back.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

"The Wearing of the Green"

Embossed color postcard depicting a little girl in a green dress, white apron, and embroidered kerchief standing and courtesying on a chair. She has some shamrocks on her head. Above her is written "The Wearing of the Green" Correspondence on the back reads, " Auntie forgot to mail this on the 17th but will send it anyway. I guess when you were talking about Auntie and the cards you thought it time for her to be sending you another one. I do too. Harry Smith has a baby brother. Auntie does want to see her baby so bad. Old ugly mean Auntie" It is addressed to Rosa Louise Dill, 517 High Street, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

White Temple, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Color postcard depicting White Temple, a large white classical-style building with columns and a green dome on top. It fills a city block. There is no correspondence on this card.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Morning Wash

Postcard depicting a child standing on a stool bending over a lavatory, or wash basin. Correspondence on the back reads, "Will mail this at Monett and you will know I am thus far safe. Wish I had my baby with me but she wouldn't enjoy it. It is wet and cool, rained several times. [ ] Rose" It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla., P.O. Box 838. It is postmarked Danville, Aug 21, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Have a Germ Proof Kiss

Black and white photo on a postcard depicting a silly scene. A young man and a young woman kneel and face each other with opposite ends of a drinking straw in their mouths. At the bottom of the picture is the title "Have a Germ Proof Kiss" They are in front of a curtain with flowers on it and kneeling on an oriental rug. Between them sits two little drums and an American flag. Correspondence on the back reads, " Your letter received. Oh yes, you will have to quit spanking my baby. Perculator, silver - metal and cost $4.00. suppose it is about 2 quts don't know how large. has a cap that goes with it so use on a gas stove." It is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla P.O.B 838
Date: unknown
Creator: Bassano, Rosa
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

View of Church St. Paris, Tex.

Color postcard depicting a view of Church St. in Paris, Texas. Homes with large front porches line the street. Correspondence on the back reads, " My dear Little Precious, 'Aunto' went to the circus yesterday and sure did wish for her baby to be there. did you go to it up there and how did you like it. Your Aunto who loves you. Rosa B." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill. 206 East 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. The postmark is from Paris, Texas on Oct 26, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bassano, Rosa
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Floral Postcard]

Embossed color postcard with blue flowers and red roses and "Greetings from Oklahoma" written on it in glitter. Correspondence on the back says, "12/30/07 Dear Rosa Louise- Your daddy called yesterday and told us you will not be home for a week. Sorry to learn this. All well. Wishing you a happy New Year. I am your friend, Dorothy Kathryn [ ]" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 527 S. 18th St. Paris, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sweet Little Maid

"Just Girl" series no. 9 color postcard, depicting a woman in a large hat covered in pink flowers with a large bow tying it to her head. A poem on the front of the card reads, "'Sweet little maid with eyes of brown, If I ask your age will you call me down?' 'Oh no,' said she with a glance caressing, 'Dear little man, just keep on guessing.'" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, c/o Mrs. E.A. Dill, 629 Chickasha Ave, Chickasha, Okla. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Feb 7, 1908.
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman in a Hat with Flowers]

Postcard with an oval-shaped photograph of a woman in a large hat with roses on it. Written on the front of the card, "My Precious Little Darling, Your 'Aunto' wants to see you awfully bad. Will come to see you about the 22nd. Will you be glad to see your 'Aunto' Bye Bye, your Aunto Rosa Bassano." On the back, "Tell mother I'll try and write her tonight. I know I have treated her mean but have been right busy. R" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Oklahoma, Okla.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman in a Hat]

Postcard with an oval shaped photographic portrait of a woman in a hat. She is wearing a lace dress and has her hair up. Written on the front of the card, "Dear Cousin Alice, hope you are all well will write you soon Bess is in [ ] for a week. Mabel." It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, 109 W. Park Place, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History