Name/Title
Speed Boating, Balboa, CaliforniaEntry/Object ID
BIM2020.005.292Description
A colorized photograph postcard of two speed boats- Queen and Miss California- racing across the harbor with what might be the Newport Harbor Yacht Club behind them along with several docked boats. There is a pilon with a number 2 on top as well. White border with the title in the upper right corner and the print number in the lower left corner.
Sent on September 5, 1939 at 1 PM from Balboa. Sent to Mr. Robert N. Johnston in Agawam, Massachusetts. Sent from Emma & Ken.
Postcard printed by Curteich-Chicago. Linen print. Print number 6A-H201.Subject
speed boats, racing, Newport Harbor Yacht ClubCollection
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
Linen (1930-1945)Printer
Curteich-Chicago CompanyPlace Printed
City
Chicago, IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaDate Printed
1931Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
September 5, 1939 at 1 pmPostmark Place
City
Balboa, Newport BeachState/Province
CaliforniaCountry
United States of AmericaStamp
Green 1 cent George Washington stampAddressee
Name
Mr. Robert N. JohnstonAddress
Street
269 River RoadCity
AgawamState/Province
MassachusettsPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Dear Bob.
Ken & I are down here with the two Ash girls. Ken and Alehea going back tomorrow to work. Benny and I are staying a few days longer.
From Emma & KenLanguage
EnglishOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Postcard Printer NumberOther Number
1A900-NCreate Date
April 8, 2021Update Date
January 4, 2022
