2199 — A California Honeymoon

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

"2199 — A California Honeymoon"

Entry/Object ID

2013.588.1.3

Description

A postcard with an orange as a hot air balloon, Los Angeles, Edward H. Mitchell, San Francisco, copyright 1910. The item shows a man and woman standing in the basket of a hot air balloon, with a massive piece of fruit as the balloon. The phrase "Greetings from Los Angeles" is under the orange and over the couple's heads. Below is, "2199 — A California Honeymoon" and the copyright date and manufacturer's name. Written on the lower right of the reverse of the unused card is a woman's name and address. With light browning, minimal soiling and moderate edge rubbing, the overall condition is good.

Lexicon

Search Terms

Cattle--Marking--Los Angeles County (Calif.), Cattle brands--Los Angeles County (Calif.)

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Postcards