Postcard, Photographic: Parliament Buildings, February 3, 1916
Entry/Object ID
2024.005.01.01
Description
One black and white photographic postcard of the Parliament Buildings on February 3, 1916. The image depicts the Parliament Building fire being extinguished. Written on the front in white ink: "Destroyed / Feb. 3rd 1916.". Printed on the back in black ink: "POST CARD / PLACE STAMP HERE / MADE IN CANADA / CORRESPONDENCE HERE / NAME AND ADDRESS HERE."
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Postcard
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Writing Media
Nomenclature Class
Written Communication T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication
Search Terms
Postcard
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Postcard
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
title and date
Location
bottom right
Transcription
"Destroyed / Feb. 3rd 1916."
Material/Technique
written
Notes
Date of Fire of Parliament.
Handwritten in white ink.
