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[R. R. Stirman two wheel buggy photographic postcard]

Photographic postcard with an image of a man seated in a two wheeled, wooden buggy attached to a single horse, in the center of a dirt road. Buildings, trees, and a smokestack are visible behind them. On the buggy, the photographer's imprints read, on the roof "R. R. Sirman," and on the side, "R.F.D. 1." In the lower right corner, the photographer's imprint reads, "Kaufman, Tex." On the back of the postcard is a green Benjamin Franklin one cent stamp, postmarked July 23, 1908, 6pm. The correspondence side reads, "Little Miss Allen, hope you are fine / don't trouble papa / [illegible] to much of / nights [illegible] late / hours -- / [illegible].' The lower half of the card is damaged, making it difficult to read the text. It is addressed to 601 Fairmount St, Dallas, Tex.
Date: July 23, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sheila Emery Allen standing outside with kitty]

Snapshot photograph of a woman, Sheila Emery Allen, holding a long-haired cat. She is standing on grass and a sidewalk and street are visible behind her. There are trees visible in the background and an automobile is parked at the curb at the upper left of the image area. Sideways black text stamped in the white border of the recto right edge reads "JUN 61." Blue ink handwritten inscription across verso top reads "Sheila with 'Kitty' - "
Date: July 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History