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[Postcard of a Lady Looking Into the Distance Holding a Flower]
The image in front of the postcard shows a lady in the foreground looking into the distance towards the top right corner of the postcard. The lady has her back to the viewer. She had flowers in her hair, a hat dangles from her back and she is holding a flower in her right hand. She is leaning against a rail and a sheep is looking at her hand on the right side of the postcard. On the background of the postcards is a horizon line with some shrubbery and a tree. On the front of the postcard is printed the following: "Listening for my Valentine." On the back of the postcard there is illegible handwritten text.
Date:
1907
Creator:
E. P. Dutton & Co.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Texan's Map of the United States]
Postcard of a re-imagined United States with the state of Texas enlarged and other states humorously renamed to either make a pun of it's name or show a lack of respect for the state in the general mind of the Texas public.
Date:
1954
Creator:
Curt Teich & Co., Inc.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Reservation Park]
The image in front of the postcard shows a white stone entrance the a park. In the background are threes, in the middle ground is the entrance to the park from a diagonal point of view. In from of the entrance is a road and a small tree. In the foreground there is grass. Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right side of the image is printed the following: "Entrance to Reservation Park, Hot Springs, Ark." On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "Private Mailing Card- Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19th., 1898."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Robert Burns and Robert Burns House]
Postcard of a portrait of Robert Burns, and his brick two-story house with six windows, one chimney and three steps to the wooden door.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Sun Garden Roof at St. Anthony Hotel]
Postcard of a wood decked courtyard with hedges, potted flowers, three spread umbrellas and many chairs. The roof is made of red tile. The back of the postcard describes the scene as, "The St. Anthony - San Antonio's largest, completely and continuously air-conditioned hotel. Conveniently located. Auto-Lobby-Garage within hotel, with registration desk and direct elevator service to each floor. Pictured on reverse side is the Sun Garden Roof."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bridge and Pond in Public Garden in Boston]
Postcard of people sitting on a low boat nearing a bridge that crosses the pond. The postcard is addressed to "Miss McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 10, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Wesley Hospital 2]
Postcard of a 5 story brick building with white accents against a soft sunrise. On the back, "Dear Ann," is written in red ink.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Statue of Liberty]
Postcard of a black and white photograph of the Statue of Liberty. On the back, the letter reads, "Thought you would like me to these for your collection. We are having a delightful visit. Took big auto ride this afternoon. Love for all, "Curley." " The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
September 28, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Neill-Cochran House 3]
Postcard of the outside of the Neill-Cochran House, a beautiful two story building with marble columns supporting the extension of the roof that covers the front porch. The back of the postcard reads, "Neill-Cochran House 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, Texas A perfect example of the Greek Revival Style of Architecture in the South, circa 1853. Purchased in 1958 by the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas, who have restored and furnished it authentically. Open to the public Friday afternoons."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Commemorative Chapel of H. M. Queen Astrid of Belgium]
Postcard of a mountainous landscape at the top half of the postcard. The second half is split into thirds, one a stone cross, center a photograph of Queen Astrid, and the third a photograph of the small chapel.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of St. Francis Hotel]
Postcard of a 13 story building with an expansive and meticulously maintained courtyard. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "St. Francis Hotel Union Square San Francisco." The back of the postcard adds, "One of the world's great hotels St. Francis Hotel San Francisco Dan E. London, Managing Director."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman With White Laced Collar]
Postcard of the profile of a woman with brown curled hair wearing a white dress with a lace collar. The note below the picture describes the postcard as "From Jamie." The back of the postcard addresses it to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 8, 1901
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Peers' Chamber]
Postcard of the Peer's Chamber in the Palace of Westminister with five rows of pews on each side of the aisle, and two thrones at the stage at the end.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bradford, Walter Scott
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of River Oaks Garden Club #1]
Postcard of perfectly thick rows of salmon colored Azaleas. The edge of the postcard reads, "River Oaks Garden Club Annual Azalea Trail in March." The back of the postcard adds, "River Oaks Garden Club organized 1927. Purpose: Stimulating knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs; sharing advantages of association through conference and correspondence; aiding in protection of native plants and birds; and encouraging civic planting. Address: River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civivs. 2503 Westheimer Road, Houston 6, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
River Oaks Garden Club of Houston, Texas
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of River Oaks Garden Club #2]
Postcard of perfectly thick rows of salmon colored Azaleas. The edge of the postcard reads, "River Oaks Garden Club Annual Azalea Trail in March." The back of the postcard adds, "River Oaks Garden Club organized 1927. Purpose: Stimulating knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs; sharing advantages of association through conference and correspondence; aiding in protection of native plants and birds; and encouraging civic planting. Address: River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civics. 2503 Westheimer Road, Houston 6, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
River Oaks Garden Club of Houston, Texas
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History