Balboa, Cal.
Name/Title
Balboa, Cal.Entry/Object ID
BIM2020.005.205Description
A collage style postcard featuring four stylized or colorized photographs from Corona del Mar beach showing the rocks, waves, and Smugglers Cave. The words "Balboa, Cal." are written in the middle with flowers, fines, and leaves running behind the images. Sent on December 26, 1912 to Mrs. E. M. Shipman in Tropico, California, which merged with Glendale in 1918. The back is a divided back with a message on the left and the address on the right. The message was sent by Lillian. Published by The Benham Company in Los Angles, California. Postcard number 2773. Printer number A-10748.Subject
Corona del Mar beach, Smugglers Cave, Crab Rocks, Rocky Point, Natural Arch, BreakersSubject Place
Neighborhood
Corona del MarCity
Newport BeachState/Province
CaliforniaCountry
United States of AmericaCollection
Bob Lambert Postcard CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Postcard, PictureNomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Divided Back (1907-1915)Place Published
Location
Los AngelesState/Province
CaliforniaCountry
United States of AmericaPostmark
Date and Time of Postmark
December 26, 1912Postmark Place
City
Balboa, Newport BeachState/Province
CaliforniaCountry
United States of AmericaStamp
Green 1 cent Washington stampAddressee
Name
Mrs. E. M. ShipmanAddress
Street
424 Grace CourtCity
TropicoState/Province
CaliforniaPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Balboa, Cal. 12/26/1912 Dear Nellie. We are at Balboa for a car ride. We had a happy xmas, hope you did too. Plenty of turkey. Best wishes for the coming year 1913, LillianLanguage
EnglishOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
A-10748
2773