Miscellaneous Australian Postcards Collection : Box 13: Overseas

Item Number

Title

Author

Date

Format

Description

Folder 1/Item 01

Lake Te Anau

Muir & Moodie

Postcard

A rocky lake shore with mountain and forest in the background. Sepia monotone photo.

Folder 1/Item 02

Road through the Rock, Buller Gorge, N.Z.

H & B

Postcard

A team of horses and cart ride through the cutting in the rock face . The road surface is dirt.

Folder 1/Item 03

Aratiatia Rapids Waikato River New Zealand

Postcard

The water swirls through a rocky gorge in this lightly tinted scene. Postmarked 1906 in Lyttelton with one penny N.Z. stamp.

Folder 1/Item 04

Papa-o-korito Falls Lake Waikaremoana New Zealand

Postcard

A bridal-veil effect shows in this waterfall, with white water cascading down several levels. Lightly-tinted sky shows one bird.

Folder 1/Item 05

Manganoi a te ao River Wanganui N.Z.

H & B

Postcard

Sheared cliff faces amid forest make the background for this photo with a long row boat on the near shore of the lake.

Folder 1/Item 06

Maitai River Nelson N.Z.

H & B

Postcard

A rocky river bed with little water runs through tree-lined banks of willow and other shrubbery. Hand-tinted photo.

Folder 1/Item 07

Government House Wellington N.Z.

G. & G.

Postcard

Two storey building with tower at one end has balconies along the front with columns. Building is set in a garden with curved pathway. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 1/Item 08

Nurses' Home, Wellington N.Z.

Postcard

Three storeys high, this brick building has a tower with pointed gables and columns and sits on a high location. B/W photo.

Folder 1/Item 09

New Zealand International Exhibition No. 2- Main Entrance

Webb

1906-1907

Postcard

A domed 4 storey building sits between two towers with flags flying on top. A large crowd can be seen in the forecourt.

Folder 1/Item 10

Cathedral Square Christchurch

Muir & Moodie

Postcard

B/W photo of the cathedral with open space and garden with a curved tramway on the right.

Folder 1/Item 11

Mitre Peak Milford Sound N.Z.

Postcard

Brooding B/W photo of the mountain peaks with low clouds and rocky foreshore on the right.

Folder 1/Item 12

Whangarei Harbour North Auckland

Postcard

A wide harbour is surrounded by low hills and shrubbery. Hand-tinted colour. Photo framed by a tree on the right.

Folder 1/Item 13

N.Z. International Exhibition - The Fernery

1906-1907

Postcard

A roofed space of ferns and volcanic rock has a small bridge on the left . Tree ferns feature in this B/W image.

Folder 1/Item 14

Basin Reserve Wellington

G. & G.

Postcard

A game of cricket is in progress with observers on the slope or leaning on the picket fence. A church spire and large building occupy the background. Hand-tinted colour

Folder 1/Item 15

Botanic Gardens Wellington

G. & G.

Postcard

A sloping site shows the garden surrounded by a latticed fence with pine and palm trees amid flowered beds.

Folder 1/Item 16

Oriental Bay Wellington

G. & G.

Postcard

Hand tinted coloured photo reveals the shore meeting the steep headland. Houses are stepped up the slopes with a grassy bank in the foreground and a tram in the centre.

Folder 1/Item 17

Wellington from Thorndon

Muir & Moodie

Postcard

B/W image of the harbour with distant masts evident and the growing city on both shores.

Folder 1/Item 18

Recreation Grounds, New Plymouth, N.Z.

Postcard

Hand-tinted coloured photo of a lake in a parkland with a kiosk and guests in the centre.

Folder 1/Item 19

[Two light planes on the snow]

A.H & A.W Reed

Postcard

Two ski-planes and a few people appear on the snowy slopes of Mt. Cook. Coloured photo.

Folder 1/Item 20

Memory of the good times past…

Postcard

Naumai Mill is shown in a small photo surrounded by a flowered frame with insect ensconced. Sepia-toned picture.

Folder 1/Item 21

New Zealand's Thermal Wonderland

Tanner Couch Ltd.

Postcard strip

Eight coloured and eight B/W photos of the Rotorua region including Maori guides. Colour looks hand tinted.

Folder 1/Item 22

In five days you'll feel 100%

Air New Zealand

Postcard strip

Five tear-off coloured photographs of tourist spots and people enjoying themselves in New Zealand.

Folder 1/Item 23

Auckland University from Albert Park N. Z.

Pictorial Publications

Postcard

A two storey stone building is decorated with an ornate white clock tower. An autumn tree is centred in the coloured photo with student cars parked along the road.

Folder 1/Item 24

[Circular auditorium with concert goers]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

The central auditorium of Christchurch Town Hall reveals the small group of instruments and the audience under a spectacular ceiling.

Folder 1/Item 25

Aerial view of the hotel at Waitomo Caves N.Z.

Postcard

Hand dated 1969 this card shows the winding road, thick forested surrounds and out-buildings of the white hotel.

Folder 1/Item 26

[Glass-walled skillion roofed building]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

This view looks along the neat streetscape towards the swimming pool complex in Wellington N.Z. Circular garden beds and trees dominate the foreground.

Folder 1/Item 27

[Hilltop monument and grazing sheep]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

Sheep graze at the foot of a contoured hill with a single tree and a monument to the Maori people on top in Auckland.

Folder 1/Item 28

Auckland and Rangitoto Island

Postcard

The city of Auckland sits below Mt. Eden and across the bay the island can be seen. The city is viewed between trees and long grass.

Folder 1/Item 29

[River harbour and township]

Photo News

Postcard

Gisbourne city N.Z. has several rivers in view and the boat harbour can be seen below a grassy hill.

Folder 1/Item 30

[Auckland city view and Judges Bay]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

A curved road and train line are prominent in the foreground of this coloured photo with the city crowding behind and up the hillsides.

Folder 1/Item 31

Auckland City, Looking up Queen Street

G.B. Scott Publications

Postcard

Aerial view of the city starts from the harbour and leads towards Mt. Eden. Post marked 1971.

Folder 1/Item 32

[Large bird with egg]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

Stewart Island kiwis are the largest of the species. This one has one egg in a hollow area surrounded by ferns. Its long bill is prominent.

Folder 1/Item 33

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Postcard

This card shows the logo of the airline company on a DC-10 Series 30 jet. The Koru was formerly used on the Maori canoe stern posts.

Folder 1/Item 34

[Scattered houses along a wide beach]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

Long Bay near Russell, N.Z. is seen from the air. Wooden hills and inlets spread out behind the bay and beach.

Folder 1/Item 35

[Nocturnal view of a harbour]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

A cruise liner sits at the harbour in Wellington with lights ablaze. The city spreads up the hills from the shoreline.

Folder 1/Item 36

[Airport between bays]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

Wellington Airport runway sits across a narrow neck of land between bays, seen from the air.

Folder 1/Item 37

Wellington at Dusk, N.Z.

Pictorial Publications

Postcard

This view from Mount Victoria displays Wellington Harbour with the city enclosing the bay.

Folder 1/Item 38

[Floral Clock]

Marineland

Postcard

Two people sit on a wide expanse of lawn in the gardens below a beautiful floral clock in Napier N.Z.

Folder 1/Item 39

[Thermal vents]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

Steam rises from the peaks of thermal vents within the lake in Rotorua, N.Z.

Folder 1/Item 40

[Shopping mall and community centre]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

Wainuiomata, Wellington is positioned in a valley between mountain ridges and shows wide open green fields.

Folder 1/Item 41

[Wellington]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

Willis Street is seen from a high point of the city business district with the mountain range in the distance. T & G building and National Bank can be discerned in the foreground.

Folder 1/Item 42

[Wellington Harbour]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

Two large vessels can be seen in the harbour from Mount Victoria with the city spread out up the hills behind.

Folder 1/Item 43

[Valley housing area]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

Wainuiomata residential area shows the homes set in the valley near Wellington.

Folder 1/Item 44

[Decorated clock tower]

Kiwi

Postcard

The magnificent clock tower of the Auckland University is shown from the front entrance.

Folder 1/Item 45

Aniwaniwa Falls Lake Waikaremoana

Pictorial Publications

Postcard

A waterfall is surrounded by native bush in the Urewera National Park. Several cascades can be seen here.

Folder 1/Item 46

The Chateau & Mt. Ruapehu

Postcard

B/W image of the chateau is framed by the snow-capped mountains behind.

Folder 1/Item 47

[Wide street and parked cars]

A.H & A.W Reed

Postcard

Hand-dated 1977, this card shows the main street of Te Kuiti with a prominent clock tower on the corner. Two copies a and b.

Folder 1/Item 48

[Logs and a willow tree]

Postcard

Three men are rafting the logs on the Wairoa River. This sepia toned photo is post marked 1906.

Folder 1/Item 49

[Sheep and snow capped mountains]

Colourchrome Series

Postcard

A grassy field of sheep graze at the foot of the snow-capped mountains in Southland N.Z. Postmarked 1978.

Folder 1/Item 50

Fantail, N.Z.

Pictorial Publications

Postcard

A pair of fantails or flycatchers are pictured with their nest made of twigs. The tail is fully expanded in the male.

Folder 1/Item 51

[Large building with clock tower]

Fotocentre

Postcard

Impressive two storey building in dark stone is highlighted by white contrasts. The clock tower is centred in this view of Otago University.

Folder 1/Item 52

[Church interior window]

Fotocentre

Postcard

This church in Rotorua features beautifully carved Maori woodwork and traditional wall craftwork of weaving. The window shows Christ walking on water.

Folder 1/Item 53

[Chapel window and mountain]

Dualcards Ltd

Postcard

Postmarked 1976, this card shows the scene through the window of the St. James Chapel, Franz Josef, N.Z.

Folder 1/Item 54

Fountain. Mission Bay. Auckland

G. B. Scott

Postcard

A large round fountain and pool sit in grassy surroundings in a park by the bay.

Folder 1/Item 55

[Group of skiers and their tracks]

Kotoku

Postcard

Five skiers stand together on Franz Josef glacier with their tracks evident behind them.

Folder 1/Item 56

[Six storey building with BNZ on top]

Kiwi

Postcard

This shows the centre of Hamilton Civic Square with parkland in the foreground and post office on the right.

Folder 1/Item 57

Ketetahi Sulphur Springs Tongariro

Kerry

Postcard

Post marked 1905, this sepia-toned card shows one figure observing a mass of steam and rock-strewn slopes.

Folder 1/Item 58

Franz Josef Glacier from Waiho Chapel

Postcard

The scene through the church window reveals the glacier in the distance and forest in the foreground.

Folder 1/Item 59

Oakura. Whangaruru

Postcard

B/W photo shows a crescent bay with visible dwellings along the shore. And protective headlands.

Folder 1/Item 60

War Memorial Wanganui

Postcard

The Memorial appears like a tall brick chimney in a fenced area. The B/W image shows buildings across the road from the tower.

Folder 1/Item 61

Tamaki Drive.

Postcard

A road runs alongside the bay with light traffic in Auckland. This card is hand tinted colour with a white frame.

Folder 1/Item 62

[Bayside roadway in black and white]

Postcard

B/W photo of Tamaki Drive showing the bridge over the bay entrance and small craft moored. Auckland.

Folder 1/Item 63

Memorial Museum Auckland

Postcard

A long low white building is set in a wide expanse of parkland with a memorial in the foreground in this B/W image.

Folder 1/Item 64

[Snow-covered mountain and sheep]

Postcard

Beautiful Mt. Egmont fills the background of this card with a grassy slope and sheep in the creek area of the foreground.

Folder 1/Item 65

Regatta Day, Cowes Bay, Waiheke

Postcard

Postmarked 1907, this hand-coloured card is of small vessels in a bay, with a pier and larger passenger boats moored at the end.

Folder 1/Item 66

[Coloured view of a restaurant interior]

Chandris Lines

Postcard

The dining room of the vessel shows a shiny floor with dark furniture and decorated wall panels. Hand-dated 1970.

Folder 2/Item 01

[Horse and bridle]

Tucks

Postcard

One of a series called 'Silver-bridled horses' this card shows a brown horse with impressed silver bridle fittings and reins. Hand dated 1916.

Folder 2/Item 02

Here the flushed wave flings back the light

Tucks

Postcard

This card appears to be a painting of wild waves with gold line of verse at the bottom by Samuel Rogers.

Folder 2/Item 03

We are chums

Tucks

Postcard

An illustrated card shows a woman in riding gear with a grip on the reins of a grey horse. She wears a red rose.

Folder 2/Item 04

Birthday Greeting : Sing a song of birthdays…

W & K

Postcard

This embossed cream-coloured card has a small scene of a thatched cottage in woodland contained in a scroll with pansy surrounds and a verse.

Folder 2/Item 05

Good luck and happy birthday

Valentines

Postcard

Two black kittens with red bows sit together on a bench. A red line frames the picture.

Folder 2/Item 06

Christmas Greetings

S. W. Series

Postcard

This embossed card has a tiny booklet attached to the front with a verse inside. Bunches of violets decorate the card.

Folder 2/Item 07

St. Patrick's Day Greeting

Lawrence. Dublin

Postcard

A drawing of a girl beside a lake is illustrated on this card. She holds a bunch of shamrocks and a basket.

Folder 2/Item 08

[Pink rose]

Postcard

A drawing of a pink rose with two buds and leaves fills this card. An embossed texture raises the rose and its edge.

Folder 2/Item 09

St. Patrick's Day Greetings : Here's to good old Ireland…

Philco

Postcard

A bunch of shamrocks tied with a ribbon feature on this illustrated card, together with a verse.

Folder 2/Item 10

Like to the Ivy true friends indeed…

B.B. London

Postcard

This verse is illustrated with ivy leaves enhanced with silver features. The card has a textured surface.

Folder 2/Item 11

St. Patrick's Day in the morning

B.B. London

Postcard

The tail of a coat with a club is circled with shamrocks on this grey textured card with a silvered surface.

Folder 2/Item 12

For Thrift - Certificate of the Royal Provident Society...

B.B. London

Postcard

A framed certificate forms this postcard with a red seal and cashbox plus a verse.

Folder 2/Item 13

Abide with me …

Kodak

Postcard

A brown-haired angel and verse appear on this glossy hand-tinted card.

Folder 2/Item 14

Happy Christmas

Kodak

Postcard

A B/W photo of a small boat called 'Pluvius' is embellished with gold raised greetings in the corner.

Folder 2/Item 15

Birthday Greetings

H. V. & Co

Postcard

A spray of roses is illustrated on this card with a wide white frame and gold greetings. A small verse completes the front.

Folder 2/Item 16

Nil Desperandum

A. & G. Taylor

Postcard

Framed in green, this card expresses thoughts of calm with a verse and a spray of roses.

Folder 2/Item 17

Kingswood Road

Goodmayes

Postcard

This sepia-toned photograph shows a street lined with identical row houses, probably in Britain.

Folder 2/Item 18

Just this little card I send you…

Inter-Art

Postcard

A World War One soldier marches along with his rifle while an inset drawing of a girl posting a letter appears at the top.

Folder 2/Item 19

Schweppes' Pavilion

Tucks

1925

Postcard

A coloured illustration of the Burmese pavilion at the British Empire exhibition has a glossy finish and a textured surface.

Folder 2/Item 20

Floating bridges, Southampton

Stuart

Postcard

Two punts are pictured in this hand-tinted photo of the river crossing at Southampton. A horse and cart can be seen on one .

Folder 2/Item 21

With the fighting forces of Europe

Lyceum Sydney

Postcard

Coloured card with prominent British flag woven with other flags and a battle ship silhouette, evidently a film to be shown at the Lyceum on May 22, no year given. Two copies a and b.

Folder 2/Item 22

Rotten Row, Hyde Park

London Life

Postcard

This view looks down three aspects of the park, with pedestrians, carriages and horse areas separated by rows of trees.

Folder 2/Item 23

Beaumanor near Loughborough

Hartmann

Postcard

An elegant brick manor house with many chimneys is set in a garden with a heavy stone fence around.

Folder 2/Item 24

[Indecipherable] Castle- Caesar's Tower

Valentines

Postcard

This castle is seen from the circular tower aspect of the building. Grey stone construction appears to be overtaken by climbing plants.

Folder 2/Item 25

The Norfolk Broads Thorpe near Norwich

Tucks

Postcard

Two small dinghies sail upon a tranquil lake with a leafy shoreline behind and reflections in front. Postmarked 1907.

Folder 2/Item 26

Piccadilly Circus, London

London Stereoscopic

Postcard

This busy intersection with horses and carriages shows advertising for Ridge's Food and Amery in this view postmarked 1905.

Folder 2/Item 27

Norwich Cathedral

Tucks

Postcard

The spire of this magnificent cathedral and details of the buttresses can be clearly seen in this B/W view behind trees.

Folder 2/Item 28

Norwich Castle

Tucks

Postcard

This heavy block of a building is seen on a slight rise behind trees. In the foreground there is a large area separated by fences like a cattle yard.

Folder 2/Item 29

Shoeblack and Cabby

London Life

Postcard

A man in a cap is on his knees polishing the shoes of the cab driver on this London street. Hand tinting adds to a B/W photo.

Folder 2/Item 30

Imperial Institute London

London Stereoscopic

Postcard

This elaborate building is designed with towers and domes and spires aplenty. B/W image. Postmarked 1905.

Folder 2/Item 31

Clock Tower and Houses of Parliament London

London Stereoscopic

Postcard

This B/W image shows the famous clocktower alongside the Parliament with lawns and statues opposite and horse and carriage traffic.

Folder 2/Item 32

Kenilworth Castle

Worcester Series

Postcard

This monocolour view of the castle shows the decaying outline of a forbidding fortress on a hill.

Folder 2/Item 33

[Early lorry in Bristol City]

Postcard

This lorry sits in front of the store owned by S. E. Curtis. A shop keeper stands in the doorway of the neighbouring store that sells Fry's chocolates and Cadbury's. Sepia toned photo.

Folder 2/Item 34

Clifton Suspension Bridge Bristol

Burgess and Co.

Postcard

This image shows a Victorian era suspension bridge over a deep wooded valley. Two sturdy towers guard each end. Sepia toned study.

Folder 2/Item 35

The Suspension Bridge Clifton

Valentines

Postcard

This tinted view of the suspension bridge shows the river and rail tracks below. A vessel appears in the foreground.

Folder 2/Item 36

Ithon Road Llandrindod Wells

Postcard

B/W printed picture of a tree-lined roadway with a single cart in view. Houses border the road on both sides.

Folder 2/Item 37

Carisbrooke Castle

Jarrolds Series

Postcard

Two people sit on the hill which rises up to the old stone castle. A wall and gateway are made of stone and only two rounded towers can be seen of the castle itself.

Folder 2/Item 38

The Cathedral Manchester

Tucks

Postcard

Carriages sit outside the cathedral in the gloom of night with the ghostly moon overhead. Tiny spots of light appear in red in an otherwise dark gray image.

Folder 2/Item 39

Entrance to Dumbarton Castle

Thyne Edinbro'

Postcard

Situated on a craggy slope, this castle is partly walled with a gatehouse and restaurant at its base. A horse drawn wagon sits beside the road.

Folder 2/Item 40

Trimley Green, the Canal

F. Frith

Postcard

This hand-tinted card shows two women on a path alongside the canal. Heavy white fencing guards the canal in part.

Folder 2/Item 41

Broad Walk, Oxford

Valentines

Postcard

Tall trees line the walkway where people sit in the shade. Hand tinted sky and foliage dominate this view.

Folder 2/Item 42

That Madcap O'Hea'

Postcard

A short verse labels this tinted picture of two people in a donkey cart. A castle appears in the background and another cart.

Folder 2/Item 43

West Pier and Rough Sea, Morecambe

Tucks

Postcard

A long pier with fairground buildings on the end appear through the rough seas in this greenish tinged illustration.

Folder 2/Item 44

Dalwyddelan North Wales

Postcard

A painted image of a babbling brook between steep hills and a flock of sheep coming down for the water.

Folder 2/Item 45

Inverlochy Castle

Tucks

Postcard

An empty row boat on the shore of a lake, a pair of swans and a castle ruin sit below a gleaming sky in this painted image.

Folder 2/Item 46

Meditation

Postcard

A herd of cattle stand in a river bend at the base of a steep wooded hill. Colour is hand tinted.

Folder 2/Item 47

Urquhart Castle Loch Ness

Tucks

Postcard

A small sailboat sits ashore near a ruined castle by the lake. This is a painted image.

Folder 2/Item 48

The Old Windmill Waltham Abbey

S. Hildesheimer

Postcard

This orange toned painting of a mill with sheep in front and onlookers has a glossy finish.

Folder 2/Item 49

Reaping the Golden Corn

A. & G. Taylor

Postcard

Postmarked 1907 this hand coloured card shows reaping with horse and early machine.

Folder 2/Item 50

A Mountain Path near Barmouth N. Wales

Postcard

Cattle wend their way down a river path beneath low hills and mountain passes. This appears to be a painting.

Folder 2/Item 51

[Deer and pine trees]

S. J. Barnes

Postcard

Deer and spiky pines are dwarfed by a snow-capped mountain in this painting of the Braes of Balquhidder.

Folder 2/Item 52

[Stone tomb beside a river]Back from the Fair

Postcard

Four people attempt to unload a cow from a row boat in Connemara- a painted image.

Folder 2/Item 53

Inverary Castle, home of the Duke of Argyle

Postcard

The castle with its blue towers sits in the background to the river and parkland in the foreground. This image is hand coloured.

Folder 2/Item 54

Hayes Lane, Kenley

Postcard

Hayes Lane appears to end at a cottage garden gate. A very leafy laneway is fenced on both sides. B/W image.

Folder 2/Item 55

Beulah Spa, Upper Norwood

H. Russell

Postcard

This wide roadway shows the three storeyed brick building with four white columns at the entrance. This is hand tinted in a dull finish.

Folder 2/Item 56

The Woodsman's Cottage

Postcard

Set in a 'wooden' frame, this very English thatched cottage has smoke coming from the chimney and a very organised garden surround.

Folder 2/Item 57

The Fertile Valley

Postcard

A picture of a lush green valley with cultivated fields and a river is set in an oval shape on a cream card with a decorated frame.

Folder 2/Item 58

In the Castle Garden

Postcard

Set within a brown timbered frame, a coloured picture of a very organised garden displays a castle-like structure with scattered statues in the foreground.

Folder 2/Item 59

Munchen

Postcard

In the foreground of this card is a large ornate fountain backed by trees. In the background domed buildings loom above the trees.

Folder 2/Item 60

The Fleet at South Queensferry

Postcard

Framed by Scottish tartans, this picture shows the WW1 British fleet in harbour. Hand dated 1917, this card is from a soldier on furlough.

Folder 2/Item 61

South Queensferry

Postcard

The township of Queensferry is shown nestled at the foot of a hill beside the sea. It is framed by clan colours of tartans.

Folder 2/Item 62

St. Anthony's Lighthouse, Falmouth

Postcard

This picture shows a churning sea hitting the base of a lighthouse and rocks. In the distance ships appear in the gloom. Card is a monotone print with dull finish.

Folder 2/Item 63

Connemara

Postcard

Two people are attempting to load a cow onto a boat to take it to the fair. A small village with cottages and thatched roofs form the background to this original painting.

Folder 2/Item 64

Books which interest you

G. Bell & Sons

Postcard

This is an advertising card for a booksellers in Portugal Street, London. It shows an illustrated view of their office in York House.

Folder 2/Item 65

A Highland Drove

Tucks

Postcard

Horned, long-haired cattle are walking along a lake-side road through hilly countryside. Coloured card with glossy finish.

Folder 2/Item 66

Mid-day Loch Voil

Tucks

Postcard

Long-horned cattle and calves stand beside and in the lake amongst reeds. Forest and mountains appear beyond the lake.

Folder 2/Item 67

Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban

Tucks

Postcard

Cattle and swans appear in the lake with the castle ruins on the slope behind them. Two small sailboats are also on the lake. This is from a series on Scottish castles.

Folder 2/Item 68

Glengarry Castle Loch Oich

Tucks

Postcard

Swans and cygnets swim in the foreground while the ruins of the castle appear through the trees in the background.

Folder 2/Item 69

Changing Pastures

Tucks

Postcard

The shepherd is taking his cattle along a country lakeside road. He wears a jacket and cloth cap. A peeling glossy film seals the card.

Folder 2/Item 70

Llangorse Lake near Abergavenny

Fac-simile Series

Postcard

Two small sail boats and a rowboat appear at the end of a pier on a lake amongst low hills.

Folder 2/Item 71

A city car

Postcard

A smartly dressed driver stands on a sideboard with whip in hand whilst directing a black horse through the cobbled street, an early version of a taxi. A tall clocktower rises up behind him.

Folder 2/Item 72

Landing fish. St. Ives

S. Hildesheimer

Postcard

The fishing fleet boats return to unload their catch. Baskets are loaded onto a horse and cart and discarded baskets sit idle. A harbour wall and lighthouse form the background.

Folder 2/Item 73

Beech Bough, Bacton

Postcard

A beautiful two storey residence with double chimneys and steeply pitched roof sit beyond a grassy area. The walls are timbered in a Tudor style.

Folder 2/Item 74

Ruins of St. John's Church, Ivybridge

Chas Smallridge

Postcard

A ruined stone building sits covered in ivy whilst the neighbouring building is being swallowed by the ivy as well. Sepia-toned card with dull finish.

Folder 2/Item 75

The Decey, St. Ives

S. Hildesheimer

Postcard

A flight of stone steps leads up to a stone and timber building with one man on the steps and another in the cobbled street.

Folder 2/Item 76

Interior Parish Church Mawgan nr. New Quay

Postcard

Postmarked Cornwall, this view shows the interior of a church with large stained- glass window and timbered divider before the altar.

Folder 2/Item 77

Letter Card. Clovelly.

Photochrom Co. Ltd.

Letter card

Six sepia prints show this village with donkey transport and cobbled streets tucked between hills by the sea.

Folder 2/Item 78

Truro, S. E. View

C. W. Faulkner & Co.

Postcard

This Cornwall city view centres on the cathedral and spire and reveals the aqueduct in the background. Colour is hand- tinted.

Folder 2/Item 79

Souvenir letter card. West Linton

Letter card

Five sepia pictures of the township and River Lyne with correspondence space and gummed flap.

Folder 2/Item 80

Souvenir Folder of London

Postcard strip

Twenty hand-tinted colour photos of London with Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square on the covers.

Folder 2/Item 81

Photogravure Lettercard. Broadstairs

Postcard strip

Six sepia-toned views of the seaside cliffs and township. The Kingsgate view shows tented change sheds along the beach.

Folder 2/Item 82

Sepiagravure Souvenir Mailing Card. Torquay

Postcard strip

This grey folder shows six views of the coastal town and beaches

Folder 2/Item 83

A New Toy

Postcard

A boy and a smaller girl play with a shuttlecock while another child looks on. This is a monotone print post marked 1904.

Folder 2/Item 84

[Blonde woman with blue hat]

B. B. London . Series No. H. G.

Postcard

This coloured card shows a woman with long blonde hair and a filmy white dress, wearing a blue cap or hairpiece.

Folder 2/Item 85

Teaching Baby to wash

Tucks

Postcard

B/W image of a small girl playing with a doll and toy soldier and bucket.

Folder 2/Item 86

[Three children play in a garden]

C.W. Faulkner

Postcard

B/W image of three children playing in a garden with a hen and chickens. Postmarked 1905.

Folder 2/Item 87

One of the Booms Beauties O.M.R.D.

Postcard

Sepia toned, hand-coloured close-up photo of a long-haired young woman with a floral dress. Post-marked 1906.

Folder 2/Item 88

[Lady with large hat and flowers]

Postcard

Sepia photo with hand-coloured additions of a woman holding flowers and a large hat or basket. Post-marked 1907.

Folder 2/Item 89

The Morning Call

L. & Co. London

Postcard

A child is being woken up by a small dog on her bed. B/W image in a white frame. Hand dated 1907.

Folder 2/Item 90

[Child holding large doll]

Postcard

A child with bows in her hair holds a doll dressed in a frilly dress. The child wears three strands of beads.

Folder 2/Item 91

Reconciliation is very sweet

The Star Series

Postcard

A small girl and boy stand in front of a stylised background image. They each hold a flower and wear a hat.

Folder 2/Item 92

[Two children and a toy wheelbarrow]

Postcard

This sepia toned image shows a child standing in the barrow and the other child holding the handles.

Folder 2/Item 93

Off for a row

Postcard

This illustration shows a child rowing a small boat and a girl standing on a pier with a basket and a paper plane. It is a B/W image.

Folder 3/Item 01

Express New Year Greetings

Tucks

Postcard

Painting of the Lake District Express passing through flowering fields. Post-marked 1906.

Folder 3/Item 02

Peaceful Waters

H. M. & Co

Postcard

This card shows a sail boat with a red jib on quiet water from a painting by R de Martins. Post-marked 1903.

Folder 3/Item 03

Warner's English Cricket Team

M Neill & Bruce

Postcard

A print of the faces of the team is set in an oval with coloured British and Australian flags on either side.

Folder 3/Item 04

Old English Sheep Dog

B. B. London . Series No. E G

Postcard

The painting of a sheepdog has been done by F. Daws. It is a coloured print.

Folder 3/Item 05

[Butterflies- a large Purple Emperor as number 1.]

Tucks

Postcard

Five press-out British butterflies adorn this card

Folder 3/Item 06

[Butterflies- a small Cinnabar as number 1.]

Tucks

Postcard

Five press-out butterflies are shown here with numbers 1 to 5 perforated around the edges.7

Folder 3/Item 07

Names and their Meanings

Valentines

Postcard

Three people are in a carpeted room having a discussion. One man is in uniform and his sword lies behind them.

Folder 3/Item 08

The Sleeping Beauty

B.B. London Series D

Postcard

A man in mediaeval clothing is about to wake a sleeping woman draped in a chair. Flowers surround the scene.

Folder 3/Item 09

[Perched owl]

Postcard

An owl sits on a branch in this painting of a nocturnal scene.

Folder 3/Item 10

B.J. Blommers. The Knitting Girl

Clifton Post Cards

Postcard

This is an illustration of a girl sitting in a field knitting in dark wool. It is sepia-toned.

Folder 3/Item 11

[Boy with foot on wheel barrow]

L.V.C. Series

Postcard

This hand-painted image shows a small boy and a toy wheelbarrow full of flowers. Some glitter has been applied in glue in some places.

Folder 3/Item 12

N. 9- Rembrandt

Postcard

The surface of this coloured card is textured. It shows a young man with heavy neckpiece and large black hat.

Folder 3/Item 13

Over the mighty world of foam…

B.B.London

Postcard

A black ocean liner dominates the oval in the centre of this card. Gold features encircle the ship and the poem appears in a scroll.

Folder 3/Item 14

[Bird in the hand]

Postcard

A figure in mediaeval dress holds a bird on her finger with a swirling background of clouds. It is coloured.

Folder 3/Item 15

The dear little shamrock…

The Cynieus Piblishing Co.

Postcard

This appears to have been pasted onto a blank card base with the verse and a real shamrock glued to the front. A tiny portion of the shamrock remains.

Folder 3/Item 16

Rustic Civilities

W. Collins

Postcard

An artwork of three children swinging on a gate on a country lane is set in a white frame.

Folder 3/Item 17

Sickness & Health

T. Webster

Postcard

Two children dance before a sick child to amuse her while others observe the dancing.

Folder 3/Item 18

The Order of Release

Sir John Millais

Postcard

A tartan-clad soldier hugs a woman and child while a dog and another soldier look on. Coloured artwork in white frame.

Folder 3/Item 19

[Dutch women at a pump]

Van Houten

Postcard

This card is an advertising one for Van Houten's cocoa. A group of women in Dutch dress stand outside a building, some of them working a water pump.

Folder 3/Item 20

[Man and woman talking]

Postcard

A small framed picture of boy meets girl stands on a dovecote with birds all around. This is a coloured illustration.

Folder 3/Item 21

[Moths]

Tucks

Postcard

From the Butterflies series this group consists of moths, starting with the Forester as number 1, each one perforated to press out.

Folder 3/Item 22

[Young woman in red dress with red flower in hair]

B.B. London Series H

Postcard

A young woman with a mass of hair wears a plunging red dress with wispy white neckline. Postmarked 1908.

Folder 3/Item 23

Temptation

D & D

Postcard

A group of children gather around a table with two women nearby. This is a painting by G. Smith.

Folder 3/Item 24

Greenwich Observatory, London

Postcard

This sepia-toned photo shows the domed rooves and castle-like buildings of the complex. Postmarked 1906.

Folder 3/Item 25

Wentworth St. Petticoat Lane

Postcard

A busy market place in the heart of London is seen from above with the racks for rain protection prominent in this sepia-toned photo.

Folder 3/Item 26

St. Paul's from Cheapside London

Tucks

Postcard

The dome of St.Paul's and its lower floors are seen through trees in this sepia-toned photo.

Folder 3/Item 27

Ash Vale. View of the Canal

F. Frith

Postcard

One row boat is on the canal with one small observer on the path. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 3/Item 28

Ash Vale. On the Canal.

F. Frith

Postcard

Two people are walking along the tow path beside the canal.

Folder 3/Item 29

London Thames Embankment

W. J. Collins

Postcard

Waterloo Bridge is seen in the background with two ferries arriving at the Embankment stop. Hand-tinted.

Folder 3/Item 30

Thames Embankment

Postcard

A road lined with waiting cabs dominates this view with the Obelisk just visible in the background.

Folder 3/Item 31

London- Hyde Park and Rotten Row

W. J. Hay & Co.

Postcard

Two large, wide roadways converge with horse and carriage traffic and pedestrians. The roadways are divided by trees.

Folder 3/Item 32

Tower of London from the Thames

Valentines

Postcard

A yellow-sailed vessel and several other boats are viewed looking towards the White Tower. Postmarked 1905.

Folder 3/Item 33

Jamaica Bridge Glasgow

Valentines

Postcard

A metal rail bridge and a stone road bridge cross the River Clyde leading in to Glasgow city. Horse and cart traffic mixes with pedestrians.

Folder 3/Item 34

Ash Vale. Heath Vale Bridge

F. Frith

Postcard

Sepia photo of a small bridge and tow path alongside the canal. A building sits at the base of the bridge crossing.

Folder 3/Item 35

Ash Vale . View of the Canal [no colour]

F. Frith

Postcard

Sepia version of number 27 above. One boat on the canal, one rower, one child onlooker.

Folder 3/Item 36

Ash Church

F. Frith

Postcard

Tinted view of the country church with the creeper-covered steeple building and opened gate.

Folder 3/Item 37

Ash Vale Wharf Road

F. Frith

Postcard

Four small children stand at the roadside with creeper-covered houses opposite in this tinted picture.

Folder 3/Item 38

Ash Village

F. Frith

Postcard

A wide open road way leads into the village with a single horse and cart visible in the street. Tinted colour.

Folder 3/Item 39

The Bank of England and the Royal Exchange.

Tucks

Postcard

This sepia photo of the area outside the bank seems to be teeming with horse and carriage traffic including trams.

Folder 3/Item 40

Shere Silent Pool.

F. Frith

Postcard

A small thatched viewing platform sits alongside the water. It may function as a bird hide or picnic shed. Tinted colour.

Folder 3/Item 41

Ash Vale. Mychett Bridge

F. Frith

Postcard

This attractive stony bridge crosses the canal with the tow path alongside. Sepia photo.

Folder 3/Item 42

Ash Vale, the Wharf

F. Frith

Postcard

Cottages can be seen on the opposite bank of the canal in this sepia phot

Folder 3/Item 43

Duke of York, Ash.

F. Frith

Postcard

A two storey stone building is surrounded by a stone wall and hedges. Its chimney has three stacks and the road is unsealed.

Folder 3/Item 44

Ash Village and Pond

F. Frith

Postcard

A horse and cart sits beside a pond at the end of the village street. Hand-tinted colour. The end of the building displays a Nestles sign.

Folder 3/Item 45

Ash Vale Heat Vale Bridge

F. Frith

Postcard

Coloured version of number 34, showing the small bridge crossing the canal into a large building.

Folder 3/Item 46

Hill Side, Ash

F. Frith

Postcard

This view shows a curve in the village road passing the cottages seen behind hedges and trees. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 3/Item 47

Fox Hills, Ash

F. Frith

Postcard

An unsealed road passes through the countryside with tall spindly trees in the background. Heavy vegetation covers the banks on either side.

Folder 3/Item 48

Guildford Road, Pinewoods, Ash.

F. Frith

Postcard

Looking along the road, a horse and cart can be seen outside a two storey building with the sign 'Entire' visible. Hedges line the road in front of the buildings.

Folder 3/Item 49

Ash Vale, the Wharf [hand tinted]

F. Frith

Postcard

Hand-tinted version of the number 42 showing the opposite bank of the canal with four cottages alongside the tow path.

Folder 3/Item 50

Ash Vale High Street

F. Frith

Postcard

This street contains two-storeyed buildings with an unsealed road surface in front. The dominant building here is the Farnham United Breweries pub.

Folder 3/Item 51

Ash Vale

F. Frith

Postcard

Much of the village can be seen across the canal in this tinted photograph. People sit beside the canal and all the buildings are two-storeyed with chimneys.

Folder 3/Item 52

St.John's Cathedral Limerick

Glazette Series

Postcard

A very tall spire with smaller spires are seen in this tinted photo of the church. A memorial sits in the roadway in front of the building and a small shield is pictured in the corner at the bottom.

Folder 3/Item 53

Dominican Church, Baker Place, Limerick

Milton

Postcard

A grey stone church with gothic arches stands behind an ornate street clock tower. A small shield of Limerick sits in the bottom corner.

Folder 3/Item 54

St. Alphonsus Church, Limerick

Lawrence. Dublin

Postcard

This B/W image looks down the length of the street to the church entrance through an arched door. A tall tower building and steeple sits to the right.

Folder 3/Item 55

St. Alphonsus Church, Limerick [Interior view]

Lawrence. Dublin

Postcard

B/W image shows the ornate nature of the interior of this church and its curved altar feature. Two rows of standards line the pews.

Folder 3/Item 56

St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick

Lawrence. Dublin

Postcard

The B/W image reveals this very Norman style building with its block tower and ornate roof features in a lighter stone.

Folder 3/Item 57

Treaty Stone, Limerick

Lawrence. Dublin

Postcard

A solid stone base supports an irregularly shaped stone on top. An ancient castle wall and buildings sit to the rear with a fishing net draped over one end of the wall. B/W image.

Folder 3/Item 58

Scots Guards. Barrack Room.

Wellington Series

Postcard

Seats, regalia, personal property and a table with bench seats show a fairly austere barracks room. A table laid with utensils dominates the space.

Folder 3/Item 59

Scots Guards. The tallest and the shortest.

Wellington Series

Postcard

Two soldiers in different uniforms show the variation in heights of the men in different sections of the forces.

Folder 3/Item 60

Duke of York's School, Chelsea.

Robertson Series

Postcard

This three storey brick building has a columned entrance in contrasting stone. A flag pole sits near the entrance.

Folder 3/Item 61

Cross Roads Milford, Surrey.

Postcard

Two roads meet in a small village with some pedestrians and a horse and cart in the centre. A heavily-lopped tree sits on the left.

Folder 3/Item 62

Cross Roads Whitstable

Ridout Bros.

Postcard

This coloured card is set at a corner with cottages in view and one person riding a bicycle.

Folder 3/Item 63

The River Lee, Cork

Postcard

A broad stretch of river shows lone boaters enjoying the view up to a large castle structure or palace on the hill. A large smoke stack indicates industry near the river.

Folder 3/Item 64

The Castle and National Galleries, Edinburgh

Misch & Stock

Postcard

This hand-coloured card has a textured finish. Edinburgh Castle sits high on the hill with the galleries below built in classical style.

Folder 3/Item 65

Phoenix Park, Dublin

Valentines

Postcard

A lone horse and carriage can be seen on this lonely road. A grey stone obelisk and a row of trees make up the backdrop.

Folder 3/Item 66

Ross Castle. Killarney

Chas. L. Reece

Postcard

An ivy covered castle ruin sits on a hilltop amid trees. A green fence edges the pathway to the top. Hand tinted colour.

Folder 3/Item 67

On the Wey, Guildford

F. Frith

Postcard

Three row boats can be seen on the river in this hand-tinted scene. The tow path is on the left.

Folder 3/Item 68

Romsey Abbey

F. Stuart

Postcard

This large formidable building has a solid block tower at its centre. A small round louvered structure sits at the top of the tower. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 3/Item 69

Tresco Abbey, Scilly Isles

Dainty Series

Postcard

This solid structure sits at the edge of a waterway. Positioned on a hill it is built in levels descending to the water. Hand-tinted.

Folder 3/Item 70

Ruthven Castle

Jas. Johnston

Postcard

A large mound sits in the middle of a field and a castle or abbey ruin sits on top. A narrow road runs through in the foreground.

Folder 3/Item 71

Farnborough. Old Parish Church

F. Frith

Postcard

The stone church building appears to have had a timbered entrance with pointed roof added in the front. Ivy covers part of the old structure. Hand tinted colour.

Folder 3/Item 72

North Camp Gymnasium and Swimming Baths

F. Frith

Postcard

Two uniformed guardsmen stand in front of the large structure. Newly planted trees are establishing in the foreground. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 3/Item 73

North Camp Brigade School

F. Frith

Postcard

A large brick two storeyed school building is set apart by the addition of a brick clock tower . Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 3/Item 74

Hindhead, Polecat Lane

F. Frith

Postcard

Sepia toned image of a lonely road through heavy shrubbery with one person in the frame. The gate to a property sits on the left.

Folder 3/Item 75

Shakespeare's House. The Houseplace.

Postcard

This low-ceilinged Tudor interior of the house reveals timber beams and a stone fireplace, looking further into another room. This is a B/W print not a photo.

Folder 3/Item 76

Haslemere Road Milford Surrey

Postcard

A quiet roadway shows the entrance gates to each property behind a grassy verge with trees.

Folder 3/Item 77

Milford Church, Surrey

Postcard

At the curve of a street, a small church with steeple appears amongst the trees and behind a hedge.

Folder 3/Item 78

Aldershot. The Avenue

Frith Series

Postcard

Looking down the length of the street, one can see a beautiful avenue of trees with a church steeple at the far end. Horses and a pedestrian or two are about.

Folder 3/Item 79

Aldershot. Queen's Avenue

F. Frith

Postcard

Lawns from people's homes run down to the road and pathway. The church tower can be seen in the distance and a lone cart is using the roadway. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 3/Item 80

Aldershot. St.George's Church. Queen's Avenue.

Valentines

Postcard

A large number of soldiers march down the street with pedestrians looking on. The church appears in the background. B/W image.

Folder 3/Item 81

Ave Maria.

Postcard

This card has the music and words for Ave Maria in colour. The reverse is illustrated in colour with gold touches. Post-marked 1906.

Folder 3/Item 82

The River, from Jolly Bridge, Oxford

Valentines

Postcard

Hand-tinted colour shows numerous boats moored, people rowing and a two storey building on the bank with its wharf.

Folder 3/Item 83

Youghal Co. Cork. Main Street

Postcard

A busy street is lined with shops and in the centre of the road a five storey building straddles the street with its archway. It also has a clock tower on top. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 3/Item 84

Blackrock, Cork

Postcard

A curve of beach and roadway sits before rock walls and banks of trees. A castle-like building appears on the point overlooking the bay.

Folder 3/Item 85

Winchester Cathedral

Stuart

Postcard

The pathway leads to the main entrance of the cathedral through an avenue of trees. White figures can be seen on the lawn and people on the path. Coloured print.

Folder 3/Item 86

West Gate Winchester

JW&S

Postcard

The gateway into the township is through an arch in an old stone building partly covered in ivy. 'Plume Of Feat….' can be discerned on the right.

Folder 3/Item 87

The City Cross, Winchester

Stuart

Postcard

A narrow street opens out into a space where a stepped monument with ornate stonework appears. Printed image in colour.

Folder 3/Item 88

Winchester St. Cross Quadrangle

Dainty Series

Postcard

Hand-tinted coloured sky shows an otherwise sepia print of this grassed area surrounded by old stone buildings with many chimneys.

Folder 3/Item 89

Winchester Cathedral Avenue

Stengel & Co.

Postcard

Hearty Good Wishes is imprinted over this card in gold lettering. The Cathedral sits majestically amongst trees in winter in grey print.

Folder 3/Item 90

St. Cross Hospital, Winchester

Valentines

Postcard

B/W print the same as number 88 above. It shows the quadrangle and extensive lawns surrounded by old stone buildings.

Folder 3/Item 91

Winchester

Stuart

Postcard

This view overlooks Winchester from a high point. The cathedral with its block tower is easy to distinguish amongst the red rooves of the houses.

Folder 3/Item 92

Warwick Castle

Tucks

Postcard

The castle sits beside a river in this painted view with autumn trees on the banks.

Folder 3/Item 93

Dieu et mon Droit

Rotary Photographic Series

Postcard

Oval portraits of the royal family show King Edward and his wife Alexandra with other members of the family.

Folder 3/Item 94

King Edward VII

Downey

Postcard

B/W image of the king is shown in a circle on a white card, possibly dressed in coronation robes.

Folder 3/Item 95

Queen Alexandra

Downey

Postcard

Wearing a pearl crown and ropes of pearls, the queen is shown in coronation robes in a circular B/W image on white card.

Folder 3/Item 96

[Flag- Union Jack]

Champion Tobacco

Postcard

A tattered union jack is overlaid with a poem about the flag. It is in colour on a white background. Three copies a, b and c.

Folder 3/Item 97

London . Buckingham Palace.

Tucks

Postcard

People and a carriage pass the famous palace. This sepia image shows the building as very dark stone.

Folder 3/Item 98

H. M. Queen Victoria

A. & G. Taylor

Postcard

Queen Victoria wears a fur shoulder cape, high necked blouse and dark coat. Her hair is piled high on her head.

Folder 3/Item 99

For Conspicuous Gallantry

Wilby & Kray

Postcard

The Naval Medal is shown in colour with silver and gold embellishments and a picture of Queen Victoria on the blue and white ribbon. Flags surround the medallion.

Folder 3/Item 100

British Order of Distinction for Women 1883

W & K

Postcard

The medal shown in a gold circle was awarded for service to country. It is a Maltese Cross with a red and blue ribbon surrounded by four flags of the nation

Folder 3/Item 101

H.R.H The Princess of Wales

Lindley Series

Postcard

Princess Mary, wife of George V, is shown wearing a lacey dress with pinned brooch and a tightly curled hair do. Sepia image.

Folder 3/Item 102

H.R.H The Prince of Wales

Lindley Series

Postcard

The young George V is shown wearing ceremonial dress with the sash and garter and shoulder epaulettes and medals.

Folder 3/Item 103

The King at Windsor

Frith Series

Postcard

Hand-tinted coloured picture of the castle in the background with the crowded street and procession of royalty and horse guards.

Folder 3/Item 104

Windsor Castle, Queen's statue, Castle Hill

Frith Series

Postcard

The castle sits across the road from a group of shops with the statue of Queen Victoria in the centre of the road. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 3/Item 105

Windsor Castle [Parade Ground]

Frith Series

Postcard

A Scottish band is parading on the grounds below the castle, seen behind a row of trees. Coloured by hand.

Folder 3/Item 106

East Terrace Windsor Castle

Postcard

The castle makes the backdrop to the formal gardens and statuary with a pond in the centre. Two elephants grace the foreground.

Folder 3/Item 107

The Round Tower Windsor Castle

Stuart

Postcard

A stout rounded tower with arched windows is seen behind a wall with layered shrubbery . Other towers can be seen in the distant right side. Hand-coloured.

Folder 3/Item 108

London. Buckingham Palace showing the new front

Beagles

Postcard

This view of the palace is taken from the corner. A Grenadier guard stands on duty at the gate and people stroll by in Victorian dress. Grey image.

Folder 3/Item 109

King Alfred's Statue, Winchester

Postcard

King Alfred stands on a high rocky plinth with sword held high. It has been hand-tinted.

Folder 3/Item 110

Winchester. King Alfred's Statue

Dainty Series

Postcard

Behind the statue there are houses with triple chimneys and a limited view of the street. Alfred stands with sword held high on large white plinth.

Folder 4/Item 01

[Grand two storey mansion set in a garden]

Tucks

Postcard

Dated 1904 and post-marked Cape town this card shows an elegant residence with a high mountain behind. A fence surrounds the property but label is illegible.

Folder 4/Item 02

Oban from S.W.

Reliable Series

Postcard

Seen beyond a bushy headland, a township is scattered up a slope towards hills. Along the waterfront larger buildings face the bay where sail boats are busy.

Folder 4/Item 03

Napoli dal mare

Fabio Bicchierai

Postcard

A white vessel steams past the port of Naples. The township clings to the harbour but on the hill a large structure can be noted. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 4/Item 04

Bone. Vue generale.

V. P.

Postcard

Looking down on the city of Bonn, the buildings can be seen in the foreground beside a large garden. B/W image set in a wide white frame.

Folder 4/Item 05

York Minster

B. B. London

Postcard

The side and front of the cathedral-like building is shown from this corner aspect. Three towers, two with spires, reveal their arched and pointed windows. Hand-tinted.

Folder 4/Item 06

San Juan de la Rambla

Postcard

A tiny village beside the sea is nestled in the hilly slopes. Almost bare headlands extend to the water in the distance. Hand-tinted colour. Labelled Espana on back.

Folder 4/Item 07

St. Mary's Cathedral [Cape Town]

Kraemer & Co.

Postcard

This sombre solid stone building has two tiny spires and a cross at the front. The roadway runs alongside the building.

Folder 4/Item 08

Papua New Guinea Banking Corporation

Don Smith

Postcard

A beautifully carved entrance of indigenous designs marks the bank, and in the foreground a New Guinean policeman stands at this post under a clock tower at a tiny roundabout.

Folder 4/Item 09

[Asian screen pictures]

Postcard

The scenes on this card show life styles from the C17th on screens. Japanese.

Folder 4/Item 10

[Woman brushing her hair- drawing]

Degas

Postcard

This drawing by Degas is in beige and brown. It is possibly from an Asian exhibition.

Folder 4/Item 11

[Circular design with tiny features]

Postcard

This is an exquisite piece of artwork but it is difficult to know if it is a plate, a bowl or other item. It has a bronze-coloured edge and muted tiny floral designs. Mirror from Japan.

Folder 4/Item 12

[Waterside scene with paddlers and sail boats]

Marquet

Postcard

The painting shows a seaside with two long piers extending out towards some sail boats. Two light towers sit on the pier ends.

Folder 4/Item 13

[Matoi- Firefighters' Standard]

Tic Cards

Postcard

Fire fighting squads in ancient Japan used these standards as gathering places to fight fires. Highly coloured line drawing and signs decorate this card.

Folder 4/Item 14

[Boy in a canoe]

Robert Brown and Assoc.

Postcard

A boy steers a dug-out canoe on the Sepik River PNG. The village on poles appears behind him. Glossy coloured photo.

Folder 4/Item 15

[Tokyo govt. building from above]

Postcard

This double-towered building sits in the densely -built area of Tokyo amidst other high rise constructions.

Folder 4/Item 16

[Govt. building in Tokyo from the front]

Postcard

The highrise building in this coloured photo has two towers that rise above the central area. Gardens are at its base.

Folder 4/Item 17

[Imagined photo collage with waterfall]

Voller Ernst

Postcard

This photo shows part of New York, a Sydney Harbour Bridge and other city scapes all within a Niagara Falls torrent from an International Photo Library.

Folder 4/Item 18

[People relaxing by the sea]

Robert Brown and Assoc.

Postcard

Glossy coloured photo shows people sitting by the sea watching the sail boats. Two trees dominate the scene. Lae PNG.

Folder 4/Item 19

[Tokyo Plaza]

Postcard

People sits in front of a concert stage in a busy plaza in Tokyo with the huge highrise behind.

Folder 4/Item 20

[Aerial view of barracks, Lae. PNG]

Garrick

Postcard

The well-set out barracks show a parade ground and dwellings set amidst the mountain terrain of Lae. New Guinea. Coloured photo with glossy finish.

Folder 4/Item 21

A Glimpse on Suva

Postcard

Post-marked Suva Fiji 1905, this B/W print shows an overview of the harbour area and markets.

Folder 4/Item 22

Official Souvenir World's Fair St. Louis 1904

World's Fair St. Louis 1904

1904

Postcard

This illustrated coloured card shows a long domed government building set amidst state symbols all with silvered finish.

Folder 4/Item 23

The Field Museum, Chicago

Postcard

Looking across a lake with two small rowing boats, you can see a large classical building with columns and a dome. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 4/Item 24

[Child in canoe]

Robert Brown and Assoc.

Postcard

A small child sits in a dugout outrigger canoe on a peaceful river near a home on the bank at Madang, P.N.G. Coloured glossy photo.

Folder 4/Item 25

The Statue, Memorial Hall, Cawnpore

Tucks

Postcard

Coloured illustration from the Oilette series of an angel holding crossed tusks (?) in front of a wooden cross. Arched windows frame the scene.

Folder 4/Item 26

[Dutch children and toys]

Ellanbee Dutch Art Series

Postcard

Illustrated card shows a child in Dutch clothing carrying a baby. Discarded toys lie on the ground.

Folder 4/Item 27

[Mediaeval painting of man with head covered by shawl]

Opera Primaziale Pisana

Postcard

Photo of an original painting at Pisa in Italy. A man in a shawl stands with hands clasped while a king stands beside him. This is a small section of the painting.

Folder 4/Item 28

[Egyptian tomb painted wall]

King Mina Co.

Postcard

Five men row towards a stone edifice on the river bank. It is the tomb of the Aga Khan at Aswan.

Folder 4/Item 29

Luftkurort Wassen

SV Inc.

Postcard

A section of the wall of the tomb of Sennefer, 1550-1310 B.C. shows hieroglyphics and figures of workers. Coloured glossy photo in a black frame.

Folder 4/Item 30

Views of St. Mary's Church, Maine

Brunner & Co. Zurich

Booklet

Small green booklet of B/W photos set between tissue leaves. Photos show mountain scenes and waterfalls.

Folder 4/Item 31

Waggital

Property Biddeford, Maine

Postcard strip

Six coloured views of the church and associated structures. Hand tinted and set into a brown folder. Three copies a, b, and c.

Folder 4/Item 32

Mission Station Likoma Island

Brunner & Co. Zurich

Booklet

Mountain views and dam construction photos in B/W are set into a booklet in dark brown cover. Tunnels and hydro systems are under construction.

Folder 4/Item 33

M.V. Melanesian Explorer

UMCA

Postcard

B/W image with native men and a herd of goats in a clearing in front of grass and stone huts.

Folder 4/Item 34

Fort Santiago Rizal Shrine, Manila

Melanesian Tourist Services

Postcard

The tourist vessel can be seen through palms and jungle foliage. It is moored in calm waters.

Folder 4/Item 35

Water carriers at Masasi

Postcard

The ruins of a C16th fort in Manila sit in front of the rebuilt barracks, now a shrine to Jose Rizal, a Philippine political hero. His photo appears on the card.

Folder 4/Item 36

Workum, Netherlands

UMCA

Postcard

B/W image of women carrying large pots of water on poles. They are dressed in their native costumes and carry one pot also on their heads.

Folder 4/Item 37

St. Peter's from the Vatican gardens.

Van Houten's Cocoa

Postcard

One of a series of cards produced by the cocoa company to advertise their product. This one shows a church and market place with horse and small carriage transport parked nearby.

Folder 4/Item 38

[Harbour front no location given]

Misch & Stock

Postcard

Coloured painting of a pathway leading to the Vatican. The domes of the cathedral are viewed through greenery.

Folder 4/Item 39

Vue de la pyramide de Cheops

Postcard

Double card giving a panorama of a port city with fleet of sail boats moored at the docks.. A lighthouse tower dominates the scene.

Folder 4/Item 40

[Five tier pagoda]

Au Carto-Sport

Postcard

Illustrated card of the pyramid with its reflection shown in the water. Several people on the shore.

Folder 4/Item 41

Mkuzi Station with Rev Petro Limo

Japan Art Card

Postcard

Hand-tinted card showing a tiered shrine set amidst trees and stone sculpted structures.

Folder 4/Item 42

[Quartier de la Vallee des Colons, Noumea]

UMCA

Postcard

A mission station in Africa showing a family, grass huts and stone buildings in B/W.

Folder 4/Item 43

Town Hall at Veere, Netherlands

Pege

Postcard

This coloured photo overlooks the valley homes and other buildings with the ocean in the distance.

Folder 4/Item 44

U.S. Custom House New York

Van Houten's Cocoa

Postcard

Hand-tinted coloured card showing the very ornate town hall with many spires and a superb clock tower . A small floral inset appears at the top.

Folder 4/Item 45

[Gondolas in Venice]

Postcard

Post-marked 1905/6 this card shows the impressive stone building with the U.S. flag on top. Columns decorate all sides shown and horse and carriage transport is evident on the street.

Folder 4/Item 46

[Plant nursery]

Tucks

Postcard

Another Oilette painting is set on the canal with a stone arched bridge in Venice.

Folder 4/Item 47

[Mexican costume and University building]

Photo

Sepia toned photo of a plant nursery and gardener. The roof is sheltered from the sun by small branches and leaves.

Folder 4/Item 48

Las Palmas- Gran Canaria

Postcard

Coloured photo of a woman in a Mexican costume standing in front of the University building with its traditional decorative designs.

Folder 4/Item 49

Pekingese Spaniel

Postcard

This card shows the township spreading up the hill from the waterfront. A fortress-style structure sits on the high point.

Folder 4/Item 50

Mitre Peak

F.T. Davis - artist

Postcard

Close-up painting of a dog with a blue background. Dog's tongue is showing and its fur is quite fluffy.

Folder 4/Item 51

The Memorial Hall Cawnpore

Postcard

Hand-coloured image of mountains with a lake in the foreground. The overlaid colour looks poorly done. Post-marked [19]06.

Folder 4/Item 52

Jui Ba- house & kava making

Tucks

Postcard

This white stone building with gothic windows and doorway appears to be hexagonal in structure. A flight of steps leads up to the ornate doorway. Spires rise on each corner.

Folder 4/Item 53

J.W. Reese's Bootsteg, Hamburg

J.W. Waters

Postcard

The style of hut building used in Fiji can be seen in this B/W image. A group of people sit in front of the hut making kava. Postmarked 1907.

Folder 4/Item 54

Castellammare Di Stabia

M. Gluckstad

Postcard

A B/W image of a trio standing on a pier shows the city spread out in the background. Two rows of boats are moored at the pier and two sail boats are rigged and ready to go.

Folder 4/Item 55

Nauru

De Luca Gentile

Postcard

In the foreground, a ruined castle hovers over the bay at Naples with the volcano erupting away in the distance.

Folder 4/Item 56

Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Utah

W. Storch

Postcard

Across the bay a number of low buildings can be seen amidst the trees and a pier extends into the bay. Several small boats are on the water. Some light colour has been added to the image.

Folder 4/Item 57

Salut de l'Orient

Postcard

The interior of the tabernacle displays the huge organ in the centre and the seating arrangement for the choir and worshippers.

Folder 4/Item 58

[Stream through the pine forest]

Postcard

Water carriers in traditional outfits carry their containers that appear to be made of leather. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 4/Item 59

1916 First National Bank Building San Francisco

Heideserie

Postcard

A bare pine trunk leans over the stream in this dark forested area. Carefully hand-tinted colour. Titled Luneburger Heide on the reverse.

Folder 4/Item 60

[Bridge crossing with pavilion part way]

Edw. Mitchell

1916

Postcard

Hand-tinted card reveals this twelve storey building with ornate lower floor of columns and arched windows. Some early cars appear on the street.

Folder 4/Item 61

[Unnamed port city with castle]

Realia

This image appears to be a cut-out piece showing a wide river crossing with a section part-way across it to cater for crowds. There is a domed section and a twin decked area. Unknown location. B/W image.

Folder 4/Item 62

Clock Tower, General Hospital, Ceylon

Postcard

This white card has an oval central scene which shows a port with a crowd assembled and a vessel passing. The city and harbour vessels are in the background.

Folder 4/Item 63

Working model of the Strasburg clock

Colombo Apothecaries

Postcard

A grey stone clock tower sits amongst the trees. The cart passing appears to be drawn by a small animal and the colour has been hand-tinted.

Folder 4/Item 64

The Mission House, Madras, India

Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

Postcard

The working model is a replica of the 1359 original . This model is in Sydney and it shows all the special features of the astronomical clock in Strasburg. B/W image.

Folder 4/Item 65

The Hospital Ambrum, New Hebrides

Presbyterian Church of Australia

Postcard

Zenana Mission is a two storey stone building set in a garden. This image is B/W, on a white card.

Folder 4/Item 66

A Merry Time. Poem 'I wish for you to-day…'

Presbyterian Church of Australia

Postcard

A number of the staff and patients are posed outside the stone building. This B/W image shows the palm tree setting and the shaded verandah-style structure of the hospital.

Folder 5/Item 01

The Wishing Well. Xmas.

Postcard

The glossy surface on this card shows two posies of violets and leaves with a small poem added.

Folder 5/Item 02

Many Happy Returns

B. B. London

Postcard

This embossed card wishes friends a Xmas greeting and shows a gold-enhanced well and poem with forget-me-nots and oak leaves.

Folder 5/Item 03

Miss Santa Claus

Philco Series

Postcard

A young woman drinks from a straw and softdrink. She wears a mop-cap in pink and yellow hand-tinted colour. This card is striped with an inset in a circular shape.

Folder 5/Item 04

Token of friendship true and tried.

Charles Scrivener's Sons

Postcard

Holding a Father Christmas face mask, a young girl in a red cap peeps out from behind it. Holly leaves surround her head.

Folder 5/Item 05

Friendship

Postcard

A short verse is embellished with ivy leaves and a basket of flowers. Gilt features enhance the verse and basket.

Folder 5/Item 06

Christmas Wishes [and pansies]

B. B. London

Postcard

Two hearts are entwined with chain and flowers and a verse in a scroll. The background is silvered.

Folder 5/Item 07

Lest you Forget

Postcard

A village scene is circled by pansies in this glossy Christmas greeting. The background has a textured finish.

Folder 5/Item 08

[Holly and bells]

B. B. London

Postcard

A bundle of gift tags with a pithy reminder of whose turn it is to write is silvered and decorated with flowers and a verse.

Folder 5/Item 09

A Merry Christmas

Postcard

Hanging from a stem of holly leaves, a small oval scene has itself a hanging of blue bells below. This card is textured with gilt embellishments.

Folder 5/Item 10

Loving Birthday Wishes

Postcard

An old phonograph with trumpet sits on a floral stand surrounded by violets. Glitter outlines the objects on this textured card.

Folder 5/Item 11

A Happy Birthday [Dance with rabbit]

J. Seagles & Co.

Postcard

A pretty child's picture is set in an oval surrounded by lace and flowers. The B/W photo is enhanced by a glossy finish and a textured surround.

Folder 5/Item 12

A rose is the emblem of love…

Postcard

A child dances with a rabbit wearing a dress. The girl's dress is an overlay of felted cut-out in blue. Thick card has textured features and gilt specks.

Folder 5/Item 13

A Christmas Greeting [and lonely windmill]

B. B. London

Postcard

Cupid holds a bouquet while two entwined hearts sit at his feet. Gilt additions enhance the trees and pathway in the garden.

Folder 5/Item 14

Xmas 1914

B. B. London

Postcard

A scrolled greeting and small country scene with windmill decorate this card.

Folder 5/Item 15

A Greeting for You

1914

Realia

Two flags, Australian and British, decorate this verse on a small white card.

Folder 5/Item 16

To Aunty Agnes from Jim's boys

Misch & Stock

Postcard

Two small lavender-clad children and a small dog with a letter appear to be in a garden setting with bunches of lavender. The card is covered with a shiny coating.

Folder 5/Item 17

A Happy Birthday [Hourglass]

Postcard

A small posy of violets is printed on the card but fabric flowers and leaves have been added on top with a small pink ribbon bow.

Folder 5/Item 18

For Auld Lang Syne

Rotary Photographic Series

Postcard

The letters of the word Birthday show small vignettes of ladies in different costumes. Colour has been added by hand. Two copies a and b.

Folder 5/Item 19

Badge- Holly, Clan Macinnes, the Jacobite Tartan

Valentines

Postcard

Scottish objects including heather, tartan bow, sheep and badge adorn this coloured card.

Folder 5/Item 20

The Fraser, Beaufort Castle

W & A.K.Johnston Ltd

Postcard

Hand dated 1907 with a greeting, this card shows a Scottish soldier with sword and shield in full dress tartan costume.

Folder 5/Item 21

Greetings [Violets ]

Tucks

Postcard

Clan Fraser tartan and a castle scene embellish this card

Folder 5/Item 22

Two girls dressed in kimonos

Misch & Stock

Postcard

Two children in violet costumes hold large bunches of violets whilst holding onto a dog on a lead.

Folder 5/Item 23

Good Wishes [snowy scene]

Postcard

One girl sits with flowers while the friend plays a musical instrument. They are dressed in Japanese costumes with flowers in their hair.

Folder 5/Item 24

Remembrance. Happy hours and happy days…

Valentines

Postcard

A man trudges through a snowy scene with a sloping meadow and ghostly moon. This appears to be a painting by Douglas.

Folder 5/Item 25

To Greet You. My Greeting

Tucks

Card

This greeting card shows flowers and a wishbone looped together with an embossed finish and gilt features.

Folder 5/Item 26

To wish you a happy Christmas

B. B. London

Postcard

A vase of pansies in an oval frame appear on this glossy grey card with a verse about Christmas.

Folder 5/Item 27

With sincerest Xmas Wishes. With love from Ruby.

B. B. London

Postcard

The greeting is enhanced with gold and a spray of flowers in a curved frame is coloured and embossed.

Folder 5/Item 28

A Glad Birthday

B. B. London

Postcard

A bunch of forget-me-nots sits in a scrolled frame surrounded by silver textured background.

Folder 5/Item 29

Single petunias. White Fringed

Beagles

Postcard

A hand holding a basket of roses sits alongside a verse starting with 'Sunbeams of a summer morning..'. Hand coloured card.

Folder 5/Item 30

A Happy Christmas and Prosperity in the New Year

Wildt & Kray

Postcard

Three blooms and leaves embellish this card, contrasting with the dull grey background. A glossy finish completes the card.

Folder 5/Item 31

Best Wishes [and verse]

Beagles

Postcard

A vivid red hand-tinted rose dominates this posy of flowers. Leaves, fern, snowdrops and forget-me-nots complete the arrangement.

Folder 5/Item 32

[Vase of red, pink and white flowers]

Rotary Photographic Series

Postcard

Three different coloured roses sit against a grey background, all framed in white with a glossy finish.

Folder 5/Item 33

Best Wishes [and roses]

B.B. London

Postcard

This heavily-embossed card displays the same flowers in different colours Postmarked 1908.

Folder 5/Item 34

[Vase of red poppies]

Postcard

Four cream roses with leaves have a pale green wash background and greeting in gold lettering.

Folder 5/Item 35

A Bright and Happy New Year

B.B.London

Postcard

Bright red poppies contrast with the brown background and dull vase They are heavily embossed and glossy.

Folder 5/Item 36

[Roses and gold seal]

Postcard

This greeting card shows a horseshoe with bluebirds surrounded by roses and snowdrops. It is embellished with a verse and gold features.

Folder 5/Item 37

To a dear one far away

Postcard

The embossed flowers appear to be on an envelope which is sealed with a gold horseshoe seal. It has a textured finish.

Folder 5/Item 38

[Two children with roses]

Postcard

Two reaching hands and encircling roses hold a verse within. A white frame surrounds the central greeting.

Folder 5/Item 39

A Merry Christmas to You

Postcard

The girl holds a basket of flowers and a bunch of roses as well while the boy is dressed in Edwardian clothing with a red bow. A grey mottled background surrounds the scene.

Folder 5/Item 40

[Boy, girl, dog and flowers]

Stewart & Woolf

Postcard

Birds sit in snowy branches whilst others nest and feed above. A star falls over a snow-bound cottage. Postmarked 1906.

Folder 5/Item 41

Lest We Forget

G. Giovanadi

Postcard

In a garden setting, a dog waits while two children pose with a basket of flowers. The boy is dressed in elaborate Edwardian clothing.

Folder 5/Item 42

[Violets on silver]

B. B. London

Postcard

A small frame encloses a lonely figure herding sheep and a spray of blue forget-me-nots decorates the letters A, M and S.

Folder 5/Item 43

Xmas Joys

The Popular Series

Postcard

A spray of violets on a silvered background has no greeting .

Folder 5/Item 44

Xmas Wishes. Greetings from ..

B. B. London

Postcard

An open letter decorates this silvered card with pansies scattered around it. Glitter outlines the flowers and makes the greeting.

Folder 5/Item 45

A Merry Xmas [set in a tartan oval]

B. B. London

Postcard

A spray of flowers is entwined with a cord and gift tag. The scrolled centrepiece sits on a silvered background.

Folder 5/Item 46

The Gordon Tartan- A Christmas Greeting

B. B. London

Postcard

Inside an oval a girl wears a plaid shawl and holds a basket of fish. The tartan background features a small bunch of flowers.

Folder 5/Item 47

A Happy Christmas.

B. B. London

Postcard

A bunch of heather is posed on a Gordon tartan background A small yellow shield with the lion rampant sits in the top corner.

Folder 5/Item 48

I think of you, though far away.

B. B. London

Postcard

A child playing the bagpipes features on this card with a tartan background and spray of heather.

Folder 5/Item 49

Many happy days.

Postcard

Musical notes decorate this card of scrolled greetings where the notes are flowers. The words start with 'In happy moments day by day'.

Folder 5/Item 50

[Yellow, red and purple pansies]

B. B. London

Postcard

This floral silvered background holds two white handkerchiefs with posies on them.

Folder 5/Item 51

Forget Me Not. There's Gladness in Remembrance

The Popular Series

Postcard

Pansies gleam upon a silvered background. The yellow ones are the most prominent.

Folder 5/Item 52

[Purple flower spray]

B. B. London

Realia

A small booklet is attached to an embossed postcard. A pink cord bow ties the booklet together and the clover leaf is silvered.

Folder 5/Item 53

[Brown jug and flowers]

Postcard

On a white background these flowers and leaves fill the space. No greeting at all.

Folder 5/Item 54

Xmas Greetings [snowy field]

Postcard

White hydrangeas and pink flowers adorn this card. A large brown jug is the container.

Folder 5/Item 55

[Violets, leaves and brown blotches]

Valentines

Postcard

Encircled by mistletoe, this snowy scene features one small, bare tree.

Folder 5/Item 56

To My Darling

Postcard

This mostly bare white space shows a spray of violets and leaves and the card has been heavily marked with brown splotches from the reverse side.

Folder 5/Item 57

Happy Birthday

Postcard

The word Love is obliterated before the greeting in glitter writing. Blue cornflowers fill the card with a green background.

Folder 5/Item 58

Absent yet Present

Postcard

An angel with golden wings rescues a child from a roadway where a car full of passengers is approaching. Golden touches embellish the picture.

Folder 5/Item 59

Constancy/ While my heart to yours…

B.B. London

Postcard

A basket of roses is set into a triple-framed border. The border is embossed and a silver finish highlights the card.

Folder 5/Item 60

A Joyous Xmas to you

B. B. London

Postcard

Hearts linked with a chain are in red and forget-me-knots surround the hearts along with ivy. A verse sits in a scroll at the bottom and the card has a silver finish.

Folder 5/Item 61

Sincere Birthday Greetings/ May many joys…

B. B. London

Postcard

A tag with greeting is attached to the spray of apricot-coloured roses on a dark green background.

Folder 5/Item 62

Fond greetings/ May heaven…

Beagles

Postcard

Two embossed hand-tinted groups of flowers are framed by embossed ivy leaves on white background.

Folder 5/Item 63

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Nature Series

Postcard

An oval scene of the seaside rocks is framed in white embossed flowers and leaves. A verse is added to the corners.

Folder 5/Item 64

[Single rose and stem]

Ellanbee Juvenile Series

Postcard

Two children are in a row boat. The boy leans out to grasp a water lily. Postmarked 1904.

Folder 5/Item 65

[Child with flowers in both hands]

Postcard

Painted scene of a single red rose but the stamp and a corner have been cut or torn off. Postmarked 1905.

Folder 5/Item 66

May your Christmas be Happy

Popular Series

Postcard

A dark frame with a small child holding flowers is surrounded by a light frame with daisies.

Folder 5/Item 67

A Happy Birthday Be Yours

Stewart & Woolf

Postcard

A child with large mopcap is framed with clover leaves set against a purple background.

Folder 5/Item 68

With Sincere Christmas Greetings

Wildt & Kray

Postcard

This silver card shows a girl with fur collar running with a cat and kitten. The cat carries the gifts, the child a stick.

Folder 5/Item 69

A Merry Christmas to You

Popular Series

Postcard

An oval in a grey background shows a sombre bucolic scene of birds on a pond and red sky.

Folder 5/Item 70

Two red fives…

Postcard

Two children shy away from a Father Christmas figure holding a lantern and carrying a large sack on his back.

Folder 5/Item 71

With Every Good Wish

B. B. London

Postcard

Two playing cards, a heart and a diamond are placed with small bunches of violets and a verse about good news coming.

Folder 5/Item 72

Bramble and Briar

B. B. London

Postcard

A gilded scene of rocks and sea with a boat is set within a white card with scroll work and gold embellishments. Two copies a and b.

Folder 5/Item 73

Memory's Mirror

Postcard

A creek scene shows a bare rock and heavily forested background which has been hand-tinted. This is set into a white frame.

Folder 5/Item 74

Greetings from the Green Isle of Erin

Postcard

A verse accompanies a small mirror surrounded by violets on a blue card.

Folder 5/Item 75

Kind Birthday Wishes

A & J. Taylor

Postcard

Flowers and a large shamrock leaf are shown on this sepia-toned card with glossy finish.

Folder 5/Item 76

To an absent friend

Postcard

A young lady feeds three lambs in a field. A steep-roofed chalet-style home is in the background. A short verse appears at the top.

Folder 5/Item 77

Good Luck and verse

The Elegant Series

Postcard

Flowers surround a torn paper greeting with an ocean scene visible through the tear. Clasped hands are joined at the top.

Folder 5/Item 78

Sincere Greeting

B. B. London

Postcard

This silvered card holds a horseshoe with a small inside scene of a windmill. Small flowers decorate the verse and horseshoe.

Folder 5/Item 79

Birthday Greetings with bluebirds

E. Alexander

Postcard

A woman holding a candle stands at a fireplace with a small child . They are both dressed in blue which is hand-tinted colour.

Folder 5/Item 80

Lest We Forget/ A Birthday Greeting

Postcard

This thick card is heavily embossed with two bluebirds and an umbrella and flowers. Gold touches and greeting highlight this card.

Folder 5/Item 81

Thoughts

B. B. London

Postcard

Leaves and flowers are embellished with gold. They are ivy leaves and forget-me-nots set against a wood-like pattern.

Folder 5/Item 82

[Carnations and a country scene]

Booklet

This unusual booklet has a celluloid cover impressed with a vase of violets. Birthday greetings and a verse are inside. The front cover is stitched to the rear cardboard cover. And a thin gold cord is added.

Folder 5/Item 83

Thoughts of you

Postcard

A silvered card with a small country cottage scene in a smaller inset has pink carnations bordering the frame.

Folder 5/Item 84

Many Happy Returns/ A Kindly thought…

J. Beagles & Co.

Postcard

Two circles of flowers are set into a white embossed card with glossy finish. An antique-style vase holds the snow drops and roses.

Folder 5/Item 85

Many Happy Returns [with horseshoe]

Postcards

Two Edwardian ladies are driving a car with forget-me nots surrounding the scene.

Folder 5/Item 86

I cling quoth the Ivy…

Giovanardi

Postcard

A horseshoe made of blue flowers with two bluebirds fill this card but a small booklet with violets is attached with verses inside. Card is embossed.

Folder 5/Item 87

All Easter Joys Be Yours

B. B. London

Postcard

A verse is quoted on the silvered card which shows a wall with ivy leaves, the verse and a shield of clasped hands.

Folder 5/Item 88

Sincere Birthday Greetings

F. H. Tween

Postcard

The parrot and nest with 4 eggs appears to be pasted onto this card and then traced around with glitter. Lettering also in glitter.

Folder 5/Item 89

[Vintage early aircraft with flowers and violets]

Beagles

Postcard

Ornate greeting at top continues in floral form throughout the card with roses and forget-me-nots. A verse and a small oval lakeside picture complete the card.

Folder 5/Item 90

To My Sweetheart

Postcard

Very early monoplane flies aloft with two white doves and a canopy of trailing violets. One dove holds a letter in its beak.

Folder 5/Item 91

[Vertical violet bunch]

Postcard

A white base card has floral lettering and violets embellished with gold and glitter.

Folder 5/Item 92

Sent in all Sincerity

Postcard

Embossed violets and leaves are arranged on this cream background with the artist's name which is illegible.

Folder 5/Item 93

Love

B. B. London

Postcard

Vividly coloured orchids in purple are embellished with gold outlines on a dark background.

Folder 5/Item 94

Dinna Forget [Pansies and Daisies]

Postcard

Six little romantic vignettes are scattered across a gold background and entwined with flowers and the word 'Love'.

Folder 5/Item 95

From Uncle Jims boys

Postcard

An embossed border and posies of pansies and daisies appear in a vertical stripe with gold lettering.

Folder 5/Item 96

[Silver card with floral spray]

Postcard

The heavy white card has a printed spray of snowdrops and leaves but the fabric leaves and snowdrops on top are wired and attached with a blue bow.

Folder 5/Item 97

[Two bluebirds and violets]

B. B. London

Postcard

The silver background is textured and striped with the spray of flowers arranged beside the artist's illegible name.

Folder 5/Item 98

May Christmas tide be Glad and Bright

Postcard

Two bluebirds are encircled with violets. They each hold a letter. The card is heavily embossed and has a textured border.

Folder 5/Item 99

With all new year greetings

Beagles

Postcard

'Sincere Greetings' is embossed in the corners and an oval B/W photo of a hand with flowers features on this white card.

Folder 5/Item 100

A Joyous Christmas

Popular Series

Postcard

Four swans and an arched stone bridge appear in this riverside scene

Folder 5/Item 101

Xmas/ Sincere Good Wishes

Wildt & Kray

Postcard

A small framed scene of the moon and a building appear at the top of the card with violets and beads hanging from the frame.

Folder 5/Item 102

Dinna Forget [Jewel chest and violets]

B. B. London

Postcard

Three purple pansies are featured in scrolled gold panels and leaves.

Folder 5/Item 103

[Five tulips in a vase]

Postcard

A locket hangs from the mauve floral jewel case and violets grow from the box as well. The lettering is embossed in gold.

Folder 5/Item 104

Many Happy Returns [silvered card]

Misch & Co.

Postcard

Five tulips sit in a vase upon a small table. Gold outline edges the cream card.

Folder 5/Item 105

Many Happy Returns/ In token of Memory's Constancy…

Wildt & Kray

Postcard

Five roses and buds sit on a silvered background with the greeting outlined in glitter and one rose also outlined.

Folder 5/Item 106

A Merry Christmas [Santa scene]

Rotary Photographic Series

Postcard

B/W photo of a row boat tethered at twilight all set into a floral frame. Corner torn off.

Folder 5/Item 107

Agnes

Rotary Photographic Series

Postcard

B/W photo of Santa giving gifts to children is enclosed in an oval of holly leaves and berries.

Folder 5/Item 108

Many Happy Returns [Many faces]

Tucks

Postcard

Numerous photos of girls' faces appear inside stars with the name Agnes emblazoned across the card.

Folder 5/Item 109

Grace

Rotary Photographic Series

Postcard

Many faces appear in the lettering with faint hand colouring and scroll work.

Folder 5/Item 110

A Happy Birthday [horseshoe photo]

C. B. & Co.

Postcard

The word 'Grace' is enclosed by scrollwork and vignettes of female faces. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 5/Item 111

Grace [in silvered photo]

Rotary Photographic Series

Postcard

Many faces peer from the letters spelling 'Birthday' and one face is enclosed in a horseshoe frame. Hand-tinted colour applied.

Folder 5/Item 112

Grace [ pink and green colour]

Rotary Photographic Series

Postcard

The letters of the word exhibit many faces of ladies. The silver lettering sits against a dark background.

Folder 5/Item 113

Wishing you a Happy Christmas

Rotary Photographic Series

Postcard

Many faces are inserted in the letters of the word. The background is black with some scrollwork. The female figures are hand tinted in pink and green.

Folder 5/Item 114

Glimpses of St. Michael's Azores

R. F. Mc.

Card

A small picture of Buckingham Palace from the pond is framed with winter snow and bare bark with holly leaves.

Folder 6/Item 01

London Views Artistic Album

St. Michael's

Booklet

B/W photos of the harbour, buildings, surrounding countryside in the Azores. Tissue paper interleaving present.

Folder 6/Item 02

Recuerdo del Ferrol Vistas

Booklet

Two copies of this brown album of views marked a and b show twenty four scenes around the city in sepia colour. The booklets are tied with brown ribbon

Folder 6/Item 03

Leipzig

Jose Seco

Booklet

Three views to each page displays places of interest and manufacturing, turbines and ports etc. B/W photos on paper.

Folder 6/Item 04

Pictorial Writing Pad

F. H. Schiebel

Booklet

Twenty four views of the city of Leipzig. Including buildings, gardens, statues all interleaved with tissue in a grey folder.

Folder 6/Item 05

The Counterfoil Album - St. Annes on Sea

Cotswold Publishing

Booklet

This is a pad of papers with the same picture at the top and a blank half-page for notes. The cover has come adrift. The only picture shows a beach with bathing tents .

Folder 6/Item 06

[Christchurch Town Hall]

Booklet

The booklet contains six views on card and six corresponding tear off postcards at the bottom, separated by perforations. Tissue separations are included.

Folder 6/Item 07

[Fountains at Town Hall Christchurch]

Creative Arts Promotions

Postcard

Panoramic card showing the Town Hall, restaurant and fountain in colour at Christchurch, N.Z.

Folder 6/Item 08

[Main concert Hall Christchurch]

Norcross

Postcard

Large-sized postcard showing part of the Town Hall and the globular fountains in front in colour.

Folder 6/Item 09

[Town Hall bar, Christchurch]

Norcross

Postcard

Large postcard showing the main concert hall with concert in action with the full orchestra and choir. The audience is full also. Interesting ceiling features give the acoustics world-class quality.

Folder 6/Item 10

[Entrance to Town Hall Christchurch]

Norcross

Postcard

Lively mural behind the bar by Patrick Hanly lifts the overall redness of this area of the Town Hall.

Folder 6/Item 11

[Entrance to Town Hall Christchurch]

Norcross

Postcard

Several people enter the impressive town hall in Christchurch. The city crest sits above the vertically dominant entrance. Large coloured card with dull finish. One of a set of five.