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[Postcard of Girl With Roses on Dress]
Postcard of a woman looking to the side, her short hair curled and held by a headband, with ribbons and roses sewn onto her dress. On the back, a short missive reads, "Still guessing who's Jack. H. H. 10-10-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 10, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the American National Bank and the Petroleum Building]
The image in front of the postcard shows a corner street with the American National Bank building at the corner, and behind it the Petroleum Building. To the right side of the American National Bank Building there is a streetlight. In the middle of the foreground there is a red stoplight and on the top left corner there is a head of a streetlight. On the bottom center of the postcard is printed the following: "American National Bank and Petroleum Building." On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "Petroleum Building at left and American National Bank, Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
The Edwards News Co.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Charcoal Sketch of a Woman Wearing a Hat]
Postcard of a woman sketched with charcoal wearing a hat. The note below the woman's picture reads, "Mamie, Note I put another color to her hair. If I don't know who Jack is, I certainly know a rich joke on a certain somebody. Hugh. 10-07-11." The note continues on the back of the postcard with, "Who is Jack? H.H. 10-7-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D.C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 7, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Blick auf Sanssouci von der grossen Fontaine/Palace "Free From Care"]
Postcard of a calm in-ground pool in front of the grand walkway to a large estate's entrance. The letter on the back reads, "These are the loveliest grounds to the famous palace "Free from Care" built by Fred I. Berlin is most attractive and Azilu + I are certainly enjoying it - love to all Minnie J. Aug-8-1910." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex, USA."
Date:
August 9, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Arundel Castle from the East]
Postcard of Arundel Castle from the east, behind a row of trees and wooden fence. Written on the back is the following, "16th Duke of Norfolk now lives here a descendant of the Filyalano. Auces Mae Castle."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Arundel Art Publishing Company
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Swan Pond in Central Park]
Postcard of a group of finely dressed young people watching four swans on a pond as a boat floats under a bridge. The note on the back of the postcard reads, "We fed the ducks last Sunday. Auntie Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 28, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Sulphur Spring at Greenbrier]
Postcard of a green tiled rotunda with a marble figure at the top of the dome and 11 columns with wrought iron fencing between the columns.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Guyan Country Club and Golf Course 2]
Postcard of a three story white building with green roof and accents, described as "Guyan Country Club and Golf Course, Huntington, W. Va." The message on the back reads, "The old country club in Huntington W. Va that burned down."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Children With a Mother Rabbit]
Postcard of two blonde children carrying large white rabbits to a child-sized rabbit wearing a dress while four chicks peck at the ground in a soft meadow. In the lower right corner, "Easter Greetings" is typed.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Glen Springs in Watkins Glen]
Postcard of a three story brick building from across the courtyard in the front, described as "The Glen Springs, Watkins Glen, N. Y."
Date:
August 14, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Great Falls of the Potomac]
Postcard of a series of rapids carved over rugged rock formations. On the back, it is described as follows - "In the wilderness of its rock formation amid which the rushing Potomac, after leaping the falls, still churns, eddies and foams into the great gorge below, Great Falls presents from a hundred different points a new surprise of enchanting scenery that makes the hours spent in its vicinity seem comprised of winged moments all too fleet."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
J. P. Bell Company
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman Looking at Locket]
Postcard of a brown haired woman wearing a brown and cream colored dress looking inside an open locket. The scene is described as "The Old Miniature." The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Do I know you? I think I should, judging from the number of times Jim has spoken to me of you. We spent yesterday in Calvert - am very sorry I could not make Beaumont a short visit this summer. Clem." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFaddin, 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 13, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fold Out Postcard of Tucson]
Postcard of scenes from Tucson, Arizona.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Young Boy With Valentine's Day Note]
Postcard of a young blonde boy wearing dark pants and hat, a green tunic and red scarf, standing next to a note in chalk which reads as follows, "Ach so Much i LoF you yes To My Valentine." The back of the postcard addresses itself to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1907 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
May 30, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cordova Hotel and Alcazar Hotel in St. Augustine]
Postcard of two similar pale yellow buildings with orange roofs joined by a courtyard filled with palm trees and bushes of flowers, described as "Cordova Hotel and Alcazar Hotel, St. Augustine, Fla." Below the description of both hotels, the letter reads "Have been down this way fishing for a couple of weeks, and now going back home. Hope you are enjoying the year. Kilbourn S. Dennis." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1906 Florida Drive Washington Gunston Hall D. C."
Date:
March 5, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Anne Hathaway's Cottage]
Postcard of a watercolor painting of the bedroom in Anne Hathaway's cottage. A wooden chair sits before a large 4 poster bed, with two wooden dressers and a colorful quilt on the bed.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
W. W. Quatremain
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Busy Avenue in Huntington]
The image in front of the postcard shows a busy Third Avenue with carriages, a streetcar and pedestrians. There is a streetcar in the middle of the postcard. Crossing in front of it are pedestrians. To the far right corner is a carriage with two figures. There are shops on both sides of the street. The building on the right side of the postcard with the name "M. Broh." is the Broh Building. In the middle of the image at the top is a streetlight dangling from a cable. At the top of the image is handwritten text that says, "With love, from Edna." At the bottom of the image is printed the following: "Third Avenue, looking East from 9th Street, Huntington, W. Va." Credit as the publisher is given to H. G. Hoffman. The postcard is addressed to Miss Mamie McFaddin from Beaumont, Texas.
Date:
1907
Creator:
Edna
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of West Virginia State Building - Jamestown Exposition]
Postcard of a yellow two story building with white accents, columns, and balconies. Around the postcard, a note is written that reads, "Hello! Skinflint I am having a delightful time here every moment. The exposition is fine. Good-bye Leonora." The letter continues on the back with, "I am so disappointed not to have gotten to come to Huntington." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Avenue Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 18, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hotel Beaumont and San Jacinto Building from Fannin Street]
Postcard of the San Jacinto building and Hotel Beaumont from Fannin Street in Beaumont, Texas. The image on the front of the postcard shows two buildings on either side of a street littered with parked cars. The back of the postcard is blank.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
The Edwards News Co.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of P & L. E. Station]
Postcard of a train station with four men in suits standing outside, behind the train track. A powerline stands by the station, on the deck. The right edge identifies the scene as "P. & L. E. Station, Monogahela, Pa." The back of the postcard addresses it to "Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont Texas."
Date:
March 13, 1901
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Women With Curled Hair]
Postcard of two women with curled hair sketched in charcoal. The message on the back reads, "I am not positive but I think I know who he is. H. H. 12-3-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
December 3, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Law Courts and Fleet Street in London]
Postcard of a street full of horse drawn carts, sidewalks and tall buildings on both sides. The postcard is addressed to "Master Caldwell McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date:
July 23, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hotel Frederick 4]
Postcard of a sketch of a four story building from the corner of the street with four cars on the street. On the back, Hotel Frederick is described as "In the heart of Huntington's shopping and theater district. For room comfort, for gracious dining, your perfect host in Huntington is the Frederick."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Entrance of Bellingrath Gardens]
Postcard of red Azalea Shrubs sprouting in front of a building with a grey tiled roof. The top edge of the postcard reads "Scene in Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Ala." The back of the postcard adds, "The Bellingrath Gardens are located on Picturesque Isle-Aux-Oies-River, about 17 miles from Mobile on U. S. Highway 90. The natural beauty of this estate is made more beautiful by the thousands of Azalea Shrubs, which burst into bloom the latter part of February. At the height of the flowering season the blooms completely hide the limbs and leaves of these plants. Solid masses of flowers in shades of white, pink, salmon, red, orange and cerise. This garden ranks well up among the twelve most beautiful gardens of the United States."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History