Name/Title
PostcardDescription
Vertical black, white, and red postcard of John Greenleaf Whittier and various illustrations inside of a solid red rectangular border. In the center is a black and white photographic portrait of Whittier as an older man taken from the chest up. On the top of the postcard are drawings of cherubs blowing horns, with an man riding a white Pegasus while holding a large quill pen. On the left hand side of the postcard, there is an illustration of a fountain pen with angel wings. On the right hand side of the postcard, there is an illustration of a paintbrush with a paint pallet. Underneath the photograph, text reads [JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER], and there are red and white decorative illustrations with flowers. The printer's mark is in the bottom right hand corner of the front of the postcard. On the back of the postcard, text on the left hand side reads. On the back of the postcard, there is printer's mark. The postcard has not been used and there is an inscription on the back.Subject Person/Organization
John Greenleaf WhittierCollection
Postcard CollectionPostcard Details
Postcard Type
White Border (1915-1930)Publisher
J. I. Austen Co.Place Published
City
Chicago, IllinoisRegion
NortheastContinent
North AmericaTime Period
20th CenturyNotes
Production number: A-325Dimensions
Width
3-1/2 inLength
5-1/2 inProvenance
Notes
Donated by Richard K. and Yvonne H. Tracy