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- John and Jane Adams Postcard Collection
Postcard back, The Arlington, Santa Barbara
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PC-002-506B
Postcard back, The Arlington, Santa Barbara
circa 1912
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This divided card back carries a promotional paragraph for the hotel on the picture side, a partially legible postmark, a special cancellation, an intact postage stamp, and a message and address handwritten in cursive using black ink.
The Arlington; Arlington Hotel; Special cancellations; Postage stamps; Lavinia Fay; Postmarks; Divided backs
- John and Jane Adams Postcard Collection
MS-0008
English
Postcard
3.5 inches X 5.5 inches
Yes
PC-002-506A
Tuesday.
My dear L.--Eleven days in Pasadena, were filled with pleasure--and the most was seeing Arlinie[?] on two occasions. However your good friend, Mrs. Gham[?] added a great deal, by giving me a delightful dress and showing me, the Busch - gardens. Mrs. G.[?] is a sweet girl quick but the kind I like. I miss you all! Hope [?] is resting. Take care of yourself and I'll see Mr. Philps soon, probably reach S.F. on Thursday.
Miss Lavinia Fay.
#1740 Ash St.,
San Diego.
California.
[postmark] Santa Barbara
Apr 23
1-30P
[special cancellation looks like flag waving stars and stripes]
[postage stamp one cent green Franklin, Scott design A138]
[promotional paragraph printed at top of message panel] THE ARLINGTON
Santa Barbara,
Built of cement, steel, brick and tile, and artistic and modern as money and genius could desire, situated on the beautiful site of the historic old Arlington. Illustrated booklet mailed upon request.
My dear L.--Eleven days in Pasadena, were filled with pleasure--and the most was seeing Arlinie[?] on two occasions. However your good friend, Mrs. Gham[?] added a great deal, by giving me a delightful dress and showing me, the Busch - gardens. Mrs. G.[?] is a sweet girl quick but the kind I like. I miss you all! Hope [?] is resting. Take care of yourself and I'll see Mr. Philps soon, probably reach S.F. on Thursday.
Miss Lavinia Fay.
#1740 Ash St.,
San Diego.
California.
[postmark] Santa Barbara
Apr 23
1-30P
[special cancellation looks like flag waving stars and stripes]
[postage stamp one cent green Franklin, Scott design A138]
[promotional paragraph printed at top of message panel] THE ARLINGTON
Santa Barbara,
Built of cement, steel, brick and tile, and artistic and modern as money and genius could desire, situated on the beautiful site of the historic old Arlington. Illustrated booklet mailed upon request.
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Image
TIFF
19.98 MB
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