Residence of W. S. Collins, Balboa Island, Jr., Balboa, Cal.
Name/Title
Residence of W. S. Collins, Balboa Island, Jr., Balboa, Cal.Entry/Object ID
BIM2020.005.77Description
Two copies of a postcard featuring a colorized photograph of Collins Castle taken from the water. Two copies, one sent and one blank. The cards were published by The Benham Company of Los Angeles. Postcard numbers are 2765 and A10741. The second number may be a photograph number. Standard postcard back with the Benham Company icon in the upper left hand corner. The stamp box reads: "Place the Stamp here, One Cent for United States and Island Possessions, Cuba, Canada, and Mexico, Two Cents for Foreign" with dotted border. The sent card was sent to S. S. Silray [sp] from Larie [?]. The stamp is illegible.Subject
Collins CastleSubject Place
Location
Collins IslandNeighborhood
Balboa IslandCity
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
Photochrome (1930-Present)Place Published
Location
Los AngelesState/Province
CaliforniaCountry
United States of AmericaPostmark
Date and Time of Postmark
IllegiblePostmark Place
State/Province
CaliforniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
The postmark was not applied well to the card and most is not visible or legible.Stamp
Green 1 cent Franklin stampAddressee
Name
S. S. Silray [sp]Address
City
Dixon, Solano Co.State/Province
CaliforniaPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Dear Vivian and Laura, We received your letter and post-card. The picture is lovely. So glad to get it. Seen Pearl and her hubby several times. I think Geo is [----] better. Lovingly [-----]Language
EnglishOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
A10741
2765