Postcards issued by Citizens Bank of Alameda, 1911

Name/Title

Postcards issued by Citizens Bank of Alameda, 1911

Entry/Object ID

1985.96.26

Description

Acc. No. 85.96.26 a. b. c. & d. Subject Category: Banks, Bank of Alameda Date or Period: 1911 Object: Postcard (series of 4) Description: 4 lithograph postcards (from a series of 12) containing individual calendars for the month and illustrated with subjects concerning ancient Rome. Size: L-3 1/2 x W-5 1/2 inches. Published by Edward H. Mitchell, S.F. History of Object: 4 advertising postcards from a series of 12 issued by the Citizens Bank of Alameda, dated 1911. Each post card represents a month of the year and explains the meaning of the month's name based on Roman mythology. The card were sent to Mr. B. H. Ames, 1306 Broadway, father of the donor. Acquired from: Helene Ames Date: 11-28-85