Name/Title
In the Harbor, Balboa 121Entry/Object ID
BIM2020.005.196Description
TWo black and white photograph postcards of several boats on the harbor, including one named Balboa at the forefront of the photograph. The photograph was taken in the water. The Balboa Island Ferry landing on the island is visible to the right. Each copy was printed using a different technique. One might be a gelatin print based on the reflection off the darker parts of the print. The other has a shiny finish. Both are from the same image but cropped in slightly different places.
Both photographs were sent from Balboa. The first on July 6th of 1928 (though the postcard is dated in writing as having been composed on June 6th, 1928) to Christie Christin in Los Angeles. The second postcard was sent July 30 of an unknown year to John Steskal in Pennsylvania via RFD (Rural Free Delivery) post. Both have red 2 cent Washington postage stamps.
Both have standard postcard backs. No publisher information is available and the stamp boxes are covered, preventing dating by paper type.Subject
Newport HarborCollection
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
Photograph (1900-Present)Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
July 6, 1928 at 8 amPostmark Place
City
Balboa, Newport BeachState/Province
CaliforniaCountry
United States of AmericaDate and Time of Postmark
July 30Postmark Place
City
Balboa, Newport BeachState/Province
CaliforniaCountry
United States of AmericaStamp
red 2 cent stampAddressee
Name
Miss Christie Christin, John SteskalAddress
Street
323 S. La Fayette Park PlaceCity
Los Angeles/ second: Sellersville R. F. D. #2State/Province
California / second: PennsylvaniaPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
June 6th 1928
Dear Christie:-
Lovely out herewish you could be here with us. Sarah and I had a ride around the bay in a boat like this. Francis and Archie took a speed boat. [A----] does not like going on the water . We are enjoying it fine. Expect to be here until Tuesday.
Love from all, M. MillerLanguage
EnglishNotes
First messageTranscription
Dear John,
Just been to see mother for an hour and I was sure glad to get back to the beach it was so hot there. With love,
Lottie.Language
EnglishNotes
second messageCreate Date
February 15, 2021Update Date
May 19, 2022
