Postcard, "The Lighthouse, San Pedro Harbor,/Los Angeles, California."
Entry/Object ID
83.6.1.17
Description
Postcard, "The Lighthouse, San Pedro Harbor,/Los Angeles, California". The publishing company was Van Ornum, Colorprint Co., in Los Angeles, ca. 1913. The illustration shows the Los Angeles Harbor Light at San Pedro, also known as the Angels Gate Light. The structure was completed in 1913. There is a number 710 on the back, bottom edge of the postcard. Van Ornum was known for its production of tinted postcards during the years of 1908-1921. There is also another publisher named, that of M. Kashower Co., Los Angeles. Research indicated that Kashower was also known for its postcards of Southern California scenes during the years of 1914-1934.There are postage rates on the back of both foreign and domestic costs, a palm tree illustration dividing the postcard, space for correspondences and addresses. There is a tear along the right edge of the postcard and some soiling on the back. It is in good condition.
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
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Motion picture film, Motion picture industry--Los Angeles (Calif.)
