Newport Beach Postcard Set

Name/Title

Newport Beach Postcard Set

Entry/Object ID

BIM2020.26.34

Scope and Content

A set of 12 postcards featuring paintings by Steve Simon and Scott Kennedy and advertising various restaurants and businesses in Newport Beach on the back. The cards are published by Barrett & Barrett under Jim Barrett. The cards came in a gold envelope with "Mariners Escrow Corporation" written on the back and Newport Beach printed on the front.

Collection

Flora Black Bozarth

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Postcard, Picture

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Archive Details

Archive Size/Extent

12 cards

Primary Language

English

Archive Items Details

Title

Balboa Bay Club

Description

A postcard with a print of a painting by Steve Simon of the Balboa Bay club from the shore across the channel. The painting mostly shows the tall hotel portion and the low buildings that make up the club. The title of the painting is Balboa Bay Club.

Creator

Steve Simon, Jim Barrett

Search Terms

Balboa Bay Club

Title

Christmas Boat Parade

Description

A large postcard print of a painting by Scott Kennedy of the Balboa Pavilion during the Christmas boat Parade. There are boats in the water lit up as is the pavilion. Painted at night. Unused. No publication information, though it is set up in the same format as the Steve Simon postcards printed in series. The back has the address for Boyle Engineering Corporation and some historic information on the Christmas Boat Parade.

Creator

Scott Kennedy, Jim Barrett

Search Terms

Christmas Boat Parade

Title

Christmas Boat Parade

Description

A large postcard print of a painting by Scott Kennedy of the Balboa Pavilion during the Christmas boat Parade. There are boats in the water lit up as is the pavilion. Painted at night. The back has the address for Boyle Engineering Corporation and some historic information on the Christmas Boat Parade.

Creator

Scott Kennedy, Jim Barrett

Title

Hyatt Newporter

Description

A large 5" x 7" postcard created by Steve Simon as part of a Newport Beach postcard series. The image features a painting of the patio of Hyatt Newporter restaurant with one of the hotel's towers in the background at sunset. The card is set up vertically rather than horizontally. The back has a small location note and an advertisement for the Hyatt hotel.

Creator

Steve Simon, Jim Barrett

Title

The Balboa Yacht club BIM2020.005.623 Postcard Postcards Description A large postcard with an early painting by Steve Simon done in the dining room of the Balboa Yacht club looking out at the harbor at sunset. It was printed as part of a postcard series produce by JIm Barrett, possibly in conjunction with the city or the city visitors services department. The painting is named Balboa Yacht Club. Unused. No publication information. The back has the address and some historic information on the Balboa Yacht Club. Subject Balboa Yacht Club Subject Person/Organization Balboa Yacht Club Subject Place Neighborhood Corona del Mar City Newport Beach State/Province California Country United States of America Collection Bob Lambert Postcard Collection Cataloged By Brittany Webb Acquisition Accession BIM2020.005 Source or Donor Lambert, Robert "Bob" Acquisition Method Donation Lexicon Nomenclature 4.0 Secondary Object Name Postcard, Picture Primary Object Name Postcard Sub-Class Name Writing Media Class Name Written Communication T&E Category Name Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication Postcard Details Postcard Type Photograph (1900-Present) Dimensions Width 5 in Length 7 in Relationships Related Entries Notes 2018.099.002 Intake Temporary Custody 81 Research Notes Research Type Collection's Manager Person Brittany Webb Date Jun 9, 2021 Notes This image was also reproduced in "Newport Beach, California: Celebrating 90 Years". The painting and its associated information are on pages 18-19. Update Date Jun 9, 2021 Create Date Jun 9, 2021 Updated By director@balboaislandmuseum.org Created By director@balboaislandmuseum.org Balboa Island Ferry

Description

A large postcard with an early painting by Steve Simon of the Balboa Ferry as it is docked on Balboa Island. A painting of the Balboa Ferry as it is docked on Balboa Island. The Captain is pulling up and the Admiral is docked to the right, currently not in use. The original paining is named "Balboa Island Ferry" and was done in oil on a 24 x 36 inch canvas. The back has the address for Grubb & Ellis and some historic information on the Balboa Island Ferry.

Creator

Steve Simon, Jim Barrett

Title

Inspriation Point

Description

A large postcard with an early painting by Steve Simon of the Corona del Mar beach, harbor entrance and the area just below the cliffs that run beside the beach. Painted from inspiration point. It was printed as part of a postcard series produce by the City or the City tourist board. The original painting is named "Corona del Mar Coast" and was done in oil on a 24 x 36 inch canvas. The back has the address for Sterling Motors, LTD. and some historic information on the Inspiration Point.

Creator

Steve Simon, Jim Barrett

Title

Balboa Fun Zone

Description

A large postcard with a print of a painting by Steve Simon of the Balboa Fun Zone with the Ferris wheel on the right and the carousel front and center on the left. It was printed as part of a postcard series produce by the City or the City tourist board. The original painting is named "First Kiss" and was an oil painting on a 24 x 36 inch canvas. The back has the address for Pacific Coast Floral and some historic information on the Balboa Fun Zone.

Creator

Steve Simon, Jim Barrett

Search Terms

Balboa Fun Zone

Title

Fun Zone Boat Company

Description

A large postcard with an early painting by Steve Simon of two boats passing in front of the Fun Zone. One is called "Queen" and another is called "Showboat". It was printed as part of a postcard series produce by the City or the City tourist board. The original title was "Fun Zone Boat Co." and was painted in oil on a 24 x 36 inch canvas. The back has the address and some historic information on the Fun Zone Boat Company.

Creator

Steve Simon, Jim Barrett

Title

The Balboa Yacht club

Description

A large postcard with an early painting by Steve Simon done in the dining room of the Balboa Yacht club looking out at the harbor at sunset. It was printed as part of a postcard series produce by Jim Barrett, possibly in conjunction with the city or the city visitors services department. The painting is named Balboa Yacht Club. The back has the address and some historic information on the Balboa Yacht Club.

Creator

Steve Simon, Jim Barrett

Title

Doryman Fishing Fleet

Description

A painting by Steve Simon printed vertically. Shows the patio of the restaurant at the Newport In and one of the classic towers on the building in the background. It was printed as part of a postcard series produce by the City or the City tourist board. The painting was originally named Dory Fishing Fleet and was painted with oil on a 24 x 36 inch canvas. The back has the address for the Daily Pilot and some historic information on the Doryman fishing fleet.

Creator

Jim Barrett, Steve Simon

Title

Balboa Pavilion

Description

A large postcard with a print of a painting by Steve Simon of the Balboa Pavilion at night lit up against the dusk sky. The painting is done from Balboa Island or a pier off the island. It was printed as part of a postcard series produce by the City or the City tourist board. The original painting is called "Balboa Pavilion" and was an oil on canvas painting, 24 x 36 inches. The back has the address for the Mariners Escrow Corporation and some historic information on the Balboa Pavilion.

Creator

Jim Barrett, Steve Simon

Title

The Electra

Description

A large 5" x 7" postcard created by Steve Simon as part of a Newport Beach postcard series. The image features a painting of the Electra, a 1929 boat available for rent in the Newport bay. It is white and brown and the back describes it as a 100' fantale. The back has a small location note and an advertisement for Electra cruises.

Creator

Steve Simon, Jim Barrett

Title

Newport Pier Restaurant

Description

A large 5" x 7" postcard created by Steve Simon as part of a Newport Beach postcard series. The image features a painting of the Newport Pier Seafood & Bar restaurant at the end of the Newport pier. The image is based on a hovering aerial photograph maybe fifty feed above the water with the building still in perfect view on the end of the pier. The back has a small location note and an advertisement for the Newport Pier Seafood restaurant.

Creator

Steve Simon, Jim Barrett

Title

Publisher Note

Description

A note from Jim Barrett, who assembled the postcard collection, regarding the artists and the intention behind the creation of the collection.

Creator

Jim Barrett

Create Date

August 6, 2021

Update Date

October 13, 2021