Artist: unknown
Publisher: Davidson Brothers
PM: July 17, 1906
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Fingal's Cave, Staffa
Artist: H.B. Wimbush
Publisher: Raphael Tuck
PM: none
"Oilette--Bonnie Scotland--Staffa and Iona"
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
The Martyr's Memorial, Oxford
Artist: unknown
Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons
PM: none
"Oilette--Oxford"
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Salen, Isle of Mull
Artist: Edward H. Thompson
Publisher: Valentine & Sons
PM: none
"Art Colour" series
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Glastonbury Abbey "Reconstructed"
Artist: A.E. Henderson
Publisher: Walter Scott, Bradford
PM: none, signed 1935
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Southwark Cathedral, London
Artist: Gordon Home
Publisher: Homeland Association, Ltd.
PM: none
"London as Seen by Artists, Series One"
Friday, March 21, 2008
Netherwood, Hastings
Artist: "Barbara"
Publisher: unknown
PM: none
I'm guessing this is from the 1920s but really don't know. Netherwood was a guest house, and apparently the last residence of occultist Aleister Crowley.
"Johnny had owned and run, with her husband Vernon, a large, gabled Victorian guest house named Netherwood. The property stood in its extensive 4-acre grounds, wherein were outbuildings, a lawn tennis court, a large garden, shrubbery and many trees, on The Ridge, a road running across the flank of the upland area behind Hastings, about 500 feet above sea level. Netherwood's situation afforded extensive views of the town, its Norman castle, Beachy Head and the sea, which were doubtless part of its albeit wind-blown attraction to visitors. " http://www.21stcenturyradio.com/articles/03/1001231.html
Monday, March 17, 2008
Star Inn, Alfriston
Artist: W.E. Croxford
Publisher: Cambridge Picture Postcard Company
PM: none
"Sunny Sussex Series"
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Magdalen College, Oxford
Artist: Elmer Keene
Publisher: Charles Worcester & Co.
PM: none
From the "Chic Series"
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The Trossachs Hotel, Scotland
Artist: Brian Gerald
Publisher: Valentine & Sons
PM: none
I am going to begin to include some excerpts from travel guides contemporary to most of the postcards I post (i.e. 1890s-1920). I'll include the full title, author, and date of publication the first time for each book, and only the author each time after that. If no author is listed, I'll refer to the guide's publisher. Most of these are going to be available through Google Books. So....
From: Shearer's Guide to Stirling, Callandar, Dunblane, the Trossachs, and Loch Latrine. 1907
"This large and elegant hotel occupies the site of a farmhouse, which supplied the wants of the tourists half a century ago. The hotel was erected in 1849 by Lord Willoughby d'Eresby, but has been repeatedly extended. The hotel is one of the best in the country, and is also a good starting-place for exploring the Trossachs and mountains around the country of Rob Roy, the Lady of the Lake, and making excursions to the various places of interest in the district."
Monday, March 10, 2008
North British Station Hotel, Edinburgh
Artist: unknown
Publisher: McC & Co.
PM: none
This hotel is now called The Balmoral. It was built in 1902, so it was fairly new when this card was published (judging by the car).
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Stirling Castle from the southwest
Artist: unknown
Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons
PM: none
From the Oilette "Stirling" series.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Loch Maree, Highlands
Artist: unknown
Publisher: unknown, but probably MacBrayne's
PM: none
From the "Royal Route Series"
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Hotel and Observatory on Ben Nevis
Artist: unknown
Publisher: Photochrom Co.
PM: none
"MacIntrye's Series--Fort William"
The observatory was in operation from 1883 to 1904, and now only its ruins remain. According to the John Muir Trust, which owns the land, the hotel referenced in the card was a "sometime temperance hotel annexe".
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Coast Highway, California
Artist: unknown
Publisher: California Art & Engraving Company
PM: none, looks 1920s judging by the car
The "trail of the Missions" is also called El Camino Real. It started in San Diego and went up to Sonoma, past San Francisco. Much of US 101 follows El Camino Real.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Dock Office from Canning Dock, Liverpool
Artist: J.M. Brown
Publisher: Liverpool Daily Post
PM: none
"Magic of the Mersey" series
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial, London
Artist: unknown
Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons
PM: none, it's an early Tuck though.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Fifth of November (Guy Fawkes) Carnival, Bridgwater
Artist: unknown
Publisher: Coombs & Dilks
PM: November 9, 1907
Message on back rather disappointly only says "With love from uncle". Here is the carnival's site: http://www.bridgwatercarnival.org.uk/
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire
Artist: Elmer Keene
Publisher: Charles Worcester & Co
PM: none
"Chic Series"
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Oban from train window
Artist: FB
Publisher: Dalkeith Publishing Co.
PM: none, modern card
This is from the "'Through the Carriage Windows' on the Callander & Oban Railway" series
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The Law Courts, London
Artist: Helen McKie
Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons
PM: none
From the "London Character Series". Will post more about this series another time.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Early English Architecture, Peterborough
Artist: T. Brailsford
Publisher: George C. Caster
PM: none, signed 1915 by Brailsford
Friday, February 8, 2008
Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh
Artist: Joseph Pike
Publisher: unknown, presumably the hotel
PM: none
The Caledonian still exists and is now, sadly, owned by Hilton.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Poynings and the South Downs, West Sussex
Artist: W.E. Croxford
Publisher: Cambridge Picture Postcard Company
PM: none
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Worcester Cathedral
Artist: unknown
Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons
PM: none
From the "English Cathedrals" series
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Hotel Regina, Torquay
Artist: unknown
Publisher: Southwoods, Ltd. (Exeter)
PM: none
Looks like the 1920s?
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Old Cottages, Broadway
Artist: R.J. Dymond
Publisher: Hills, Crown Pottery & Art Shop
PM: none
Hills was a local Broadway shop, so it appears they commissioned Dymond for this card. Most frequently his cards were published by Charles Worcester in the "Chic Series".
Monday, January 28, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Gad's Hill House, Higham, Kent
Artist: Sydney Carter
Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons
PM: none. 1904 is written below Carter's name.
From Tuck's "Homes of Literary Men" Oilette series
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Rotten Row, Hyde Park Corner, London
Artist: unknown
Publisher: unknown
PM: none. Looks like 1920s from the fashion styles?
Labeled "Sketch Post Card" on back.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Armoury, Tower of London
Artist: unknown
Publisher: Gale & Polden
PM: none (on either)
Normally I don't post two at a time, but have for pretty obvious reasons in this instance. I think it's quite interesting all people were removed from the second card. My assumption is the first card is older, and clothing worn by the visitors in the first card became quite dated. This image may have been used into the 30s or 40s, and of course fashion in those decades was not similar to this Edwardian style. Unfortunately neither of these cards is postmarked and there is no other date revealing information on the backs. In fact, the backs are virtually similar save a "T. 4 c." on the second card.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Fingal's Cave, Staffa
Artist: unknown
Publisher: unknown, but seemingly French based upon text on back of card
PM: January 7, 1912
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Interior of Warren House Inn, Dartmoor
Artist: R.J. Dymond
Publisher: Charles Worcester & Co.
PM: none
There is an alternate colorized version of this, which I will post at some point in the future. This card is part of Worcester's "Chic Series," which most commonly features cards by Elmer Keene.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Grand Pump Room Hotel, Bath
Artist: unknown
Publisher: unknown
PM: none
It doesn't look like this hotel exists any longer. Not sure if the building is still there, perhaps just housing something else?
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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