Wonderful London street scene showing the Houses of Parliament. The tower on the left is Elizabeth Tower, but commonly known as the tower of Big Ben. Big Ben is the nickname for the tower’s bell. The horse-drawn wagons here are…Read More…
Category: Postcards
Woman With Vase
Another beautiful young woman posing with what appears to be a vase. Love her pose, the large hair bow, the double rows of buttons on her skirt and blouse, and her lovely, rather dreamy expression. If you look closely at…Read More…
Profile of Beauty
Wonderful studio photography of unknown beauty, guessing circa late 1910s or 1920s. The publisher or photographer information on the front bottom right is very light. It appears to be 35145/3 with the football-shaped logo underneath containing what looks to be…Read More…
Japanese Ladies Walking With Candles
1916 postcard showing a painting of four beautiful Japanese ladies who are carrying candles and appear to be walking along a sidewalk. There is a small tree in the foreground. This is beautiful artwork. I have no idea what media…Read More…
Die Ratstrinkstube, Rothenburg Germany
“Rothenburg o. T. Ehemal. Rats-Trinkstube (jetzt Post) Kunstuhr, Mittags 12 Uhr Meistertrunk darstellend.” Loosely translated as “Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Former drinking office (current post office.) Art clock at noon lunchtime, depicting Master Draught.” Street scene in the town of…Read More…
Napoli Mercato di Pesci
Painted Naples, Italy scene of fish market and street. Napoli Mercato di Pesci. “From Sorrento. I send best wishes for a Happy Xmas and New Year. The presents I will bring in the spring. I wish you were here to…Read More…
Costumi Napoletani, Giuoco alla Morra
Three Napoli boys playing the betting game “morra.” In the game of morra, each player shows a number of fingers, while simultaneously shouting out a guess at the sum total of fingers that will end up being displayed. Divided back,…Read More…
The Canal, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan
Postcard showing one of the old recreational waterways on Belle Isle, Michigan. Belle Isle Park is situated in the Detroit River, and is America’s largest city-owned island park at 982 acres. It was designed based on the plans of Frederick…Read More…
The Berghoff Restaurant
The Berghoff Restaurant. 17 West Adams St., Chicago, Illinois. “A favorite eating place since 1898 for Chicagoans and out of town visitors. Nationally famous. Exceptional menu of authentic German and American dishes. Atmosphere and decor reminiscent of Old Chicago-and Old…Read More…
Cheyenne Indian Teepee
Divided back, unused postcard. Published by Herbert Coffeen, Sheridan, Wyoming