Object Details
Collection Creator
National Philatelic Collection, Smithsonian Institution.
Blenkle, Victor A., Dr., 1900-1978 (physician)
Collection Citation
Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection, circa 1880-circa 1970, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution,
Scope and Contents
Real photographic postcards (photographs on postcard stock), pictures of unidentified people in a variety of settings, including an interesting view of a man in a hospital bed, signed in the negative, "Many thanks for the kind remembrances / Father LeFerne / July 14, 1920." Another shows a woman wearing a patriotic flag costume. Also, a photonegative which with an edge label, "Miss Elmendorf painting," which may have been intended to produce personal photo postcards.
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General
In Box 27, Portraits--General.
Topic
Flags
Patriotism
Portraits -- 1900-1950
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Extent
20 Items
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Silver gelatin on paper, about 3.5 x 5.25".
Condition
Most in good condition, but some are very faded.
Date
1910-1920
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Picture postcards
Postcards
Photographic postcards
Collection Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Genre/Form
Picture postcards
Postcards
Photographic postcards
Restrictions
Unrestricted research access on site by appointment. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
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Record ID
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