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[Porch of St. Mary the Virgin Church at Oxford]

Postcard of the porch of the St. Mary the Virgin Church at Oxford. An ornate metal gate stands before a large stone archway that leads into a larger stone building. Intricate detailing graces the façade, including swirled columns framing the entryway, various carved curlicues, and a built-in statue of St. Mary the Virgin. A yellowed shrub stands on the right side of the entryway. Large, arched windows cover the walls of the building. The back of the postcard identifies it as being part of the Salmon Series.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bootham Bar & Minster in York]

Postcard of Bootham Bar & Minster in York, England. A large stone brick structure decorated with cross-shaped etchings and small stone statues looms over a street. Pedestrians stroll through tunnels in the structure at ground-level. Behind the large stone structure is an even larger stone cathedral with an ornate façade. Three visible towers jut up from this cathedral over the scene, each with large, arched windows. The back of the postcard identifies it as being part of the Salmon Series.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of College Barges Near Folly Bridge at Oxford]

Postcard of college barges on the water near Folly Bridge at Oxford. On the left side of the frame, a wooden dock extends into the water. Several houseboats and barges line the left side of the waterway. On the right side of the frame, several boys sit on the edge of a stone wall with fishing poles. Behind them, a bridge extends over an offshoot of the canal. In the center of the frame, several individuals sit in a boat that is being propelled by a gondolier in a blue shirt tucked into white pants.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oxford's Magdalen College]

Postcard of Oxford's Magdalen College in summer. A gondola floats down a canal on the right side of the image, having passed under the arches of a stone bridge. Left of the bridge, a large stone tower rises from a lower building. There are greenhouses surrounded by flowers and packed with lush foliage on the far left side. Several mature trees frame the scene on both sides. The back of the postcard identifies it as a part of the Salmon Series and notes that it was printed in England.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oxford's New College]

Postcard of Oxford's New College rendered in watercolor. A large stone building with intricately detailed arched windows looms over a field of green grass. On the left side, connected to the main building by the first story only, is a large tower with very few windows. Left of this tower is a mature oak tree which obscures a portion of the building. The back of the postcard identifies it as part of the "salmon series" and notes that it was printed in England.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oxford's Oriel College]

Postcard of Oxford's Oriel College in autumn. A large stone building with ornately arched windows towers over two men standing some distance from the entrance. Orange ivy covers the building on the right hand side, though it has been cut back around the windows. A wide set of stairs leads to the entryway, over which there are three stone statues residing in alcoves. On the right side, a large tower can be seen over the building's roofline. The back of the post card identifies it as a part of the Salmon Series, also noting that it was printed in England.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Shambles in York]

Postcard of the Shambles, a historic street in York. Multistory brick and timber buildings jut out over the cobbled street with each additional story protruding farther over the walkway. Shop windows displaying products for sale line the street. Several pedestrians stroll about. Signs along the street advertise different businesses, with the most prominent one reading "J. W. Collier." The back of the postcard identifies it as being part of the Salmon Series.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
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[Washington Hotel Card]

Business card for "The Washington Hotel, City Road Chester" with the name in the center and an illustration of a cat above the name, a description of the location in the top corners, amenities listed below the name, and other information at the bottom (proprietor's name not legible). There is a hand-drawn map of Chester city on the back with pictorial representations of various tourist spots.
Date: unknown
Creator: The Washington Hotel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American National Insurance Building Under Construction #1]

Photograph of the American National Insurance Building under construction circa 1913. A multistory skeletal structure of steel beams rises above a street strewn with construction materials. Pedestrians stroll in front of adjacent buildings, one of which advertises hot and cold baths.
Date: [..1913]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American National Insurance Building Under Construction #2]

Photograph of the American National Insurance Building under construction circa 1913. A multistory skeletal structure of steel beams rises above a street strewn with construction materials. Pedestrians stroll in front of adjacent buildings, one of which advertises hot and cold baths.
Date: [..1913]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American National Insurance Building Under Construction #3]

Photograph of the American National Insurance Building under construction circa 1913. A large, multistory building with a partially complete brick and stone edifice looms over a street lined with businesses and strewn with construction materials. A small building to the left of the frame advertises hot and cold baths. Another small building has a car parked in front of it.
Date: [..1913]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American National Insurance Building Under Construction #4]

Photograph of the American National Insurance Building under construction circa 1913. A large, multistory building with a partially complete brick and stone edifice looms over a street lined with businesses and strewn with construction materials. A small building to the left of the frame advertises hot and cold baths. Toward the center, another small building has a car parked in front of it.
Date: [..1913]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Ships on the Water]

Photograph of a large steamboat flying an American flag accompanied by a much smaller steamboat. Land is visible in the background; in the distance, a sign reads "HIGH GRADE" in front of power lines stretching off into the horizon.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Baby Lying Down]

Photograph of an unidentified infant lying on their back on a flat surface covered in solid-colored fabric. The infant is wearing a long-sleeved shirt with a cloth diaper and they are looking slightly above the camera. In the background, a table with a light-colored tablecloth is visible.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Baby Lying on a Pillow]

Photograph of an unidentified baby lying on their side on top of a pillow in front of a solid dark background. The baby is dressed in a light-colored onesie and staring at something to the right of the camera.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Baby on a Table]

Photograph of an unidentified baby in a light-colored onesie lying on their stomach on top of a dark, glossy table. The background is dark and indistinct; the baby's reflection is faintly visible in the table's surface. The baby is looking to the right of the camera.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Baby Sitting on a Motorcycle]

Photograph of a unidentified baby in footie pajamas sitting alone on the seat of a motorcycle in a fenced-in yard. The child is wearing a dark fedora and reaching towards the front of the vehicle. On the left side, a shed fills the background. The backs of several houses are visible above the fence.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Baby Smiling and Sitting on a Doily]

Photograph of an unidentified baby wearing only a diaper sitting on a fabric doily and smiling. The baby is looking at something to the right of the camera and the background is dark and indistinct.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bluebeard's Castle]

Photograph of Bluebeard's Castle in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A large stone tower with a crumbling stucco façade towers over two wings of the building. The wings are very modern and were clearly constructed centuries after the tower. An unidentified woman poses in front of the entrance.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Burning Building Near Railroad Tracks]

Photograph of a fire engulfing a large wooden structure next to a railroad. A lone firefighter stands on the roof of an adjacent building attempting to fight the flames with a hose. Several onlookers observe the scene. An abandoned bicycle lies overturned against the wall of the adjacent building.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Child Holding a Rifle]

Photograph of an unidentified child in a flannel shirt and dark pants standing in front of a house holding a rifle and aiming it to the left of the camera. The house behind him is covered in light-colored siding and surrounded by a light-colored white picket fence. There is a dead tree in the yard.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Child Hugging a Tree]

Photograph of an unidentified young child in a collared shirt and bowtie hugging a tree outside of a house with light-colored siding and a picket fence. He is looking at the camera and pursing his lips
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Child in a Cowboy Costume]

Photograph of an unidentified child frowning in a cowboy costume, holding his hat in his left hand and a lasso in his right. He stands outside in front of a telephone pole. There are several buildings in the background. It was taken where Adoue Park/Rosenberg School is, facing north in Galveston.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Child on a Horse]

Photograph of an unidentified child sitting on the back of a horse attached to a carriage. The carriage is on the left side of the frame and features two rows of upholstered seats. Three unidentified adults stand behind the horse and child smiling at the camera. The child is looking at the camera and clutching the back of the horse. There is a building with light-colored siding and a palm tree in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History