Drawing with May Irwin Quotes
A postcard featuring a drawing of a woman with yellow hair, posed with her hand on her chin as though thinking. There are two May Irwin quotes on the front which read "Love is blind but marriage is an eye opener," and "Before marriage, a woman is a man's ideal; after marriage it's a new deal." A handwritten note on the front reads "Cheer up, Cheeries will soon be [illegible]. Larry." The postcard is addressed to Henry Clay Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, New York City, and is postmarked February 22, 1906 from Boston, Massachusetts.
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1906
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.154
Cartoon with May Irwin Quotes
A postcard featuring a stylized drawing by cartoonist Giovanni Viafora of a woman with yellow hair holding a stack of $100 bills and licking her thumb. There are two May Irwin quotes on the front, which read "Don't marry an automobile wife on a wheelbarrow salary," and "Where there's so much smoke, there must be some[illegible] smoking." A hand written note on the front reads "Love from Boston and Larry." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Henry Clay Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, New York City and is postmarked February 22, 1906 from Boston, Massachusetts.
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1906
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.153
Wishing You a Happy Christmas
A postcard featuring an illustration of holly and mistletoe sprigs on a blue background. Text on the front reads "Wishing you a Happy Christmas." The name Edward Freiberger is stamped on the front. The postcard is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, New York and is postmarked December 24, 1905 from Chicago, Illinois.
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1905
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.152
The Frog Pond, Boston Common, Boston, Massachusetts
Boston (Mass.)
A colorized photographic postcard of a park with a pond. In the center of the pond is a fountain, and there are people seated on its shore and walking along a tree-lined path. Text on the front reads "The Frog Pond, Boston Common." A handwritten note on the front reads "March the Ninth, 1906. Dear Aunt Clara, This is just to remind you that you both are very often in our thoughts. I can't write any yet. Love, Georgia." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Henry C. Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, New York City, N.Y. and is postmarked March 10, 1906 from Sharon, Massachusetts.
Metropolitan News Company
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1906
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.151
State Street, Chicago, Illinois
Chicago (Ill.)
A colorized photographic postcard of a busy street, with streetcars, horses, and many pedestrians. One building has a large sign which reads "Boston Store." Text on the front reads "State Street, Chicago." A handwritten note on the front reads "Hello - Regards and Love from Agnes & Larry." The postcard is addressed to H.C. Barnabee Esq., 225 Riverside Drive, New York and is postmarked February 1, 1906 from Chicago, Illinois.
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1906
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.150
The Rock from Linea Bull Ring, Gibraltar
Gibraltar
A colorized photographic postcard of a large rock or hill, with one-story buildings in the foreground. Text on the front reads "Gibraltar, The Rock from Linea Bull Ring." A handwritten note on the front reads "Both well. With Love - R.H.B." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Henry Clay Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y., U.S.A. and is postmarked December 14, 1905 from Gibraltar.
V.B. Cumbo
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1905
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.149
A Bright and Happy Christmas
A postcard featuring an illustration of a gentleman in mid-19th century clothing, possibly Ebeneezer Scrooge, who is waving his fist at a carriage full of people wearing bright clothing. There is also an illustration of holly sprigs in green and red. Text on the front reads "A Bright and Happy Christmas." A handwritten note on the front reads "From Cad and Kittie." The postcard is addressed to Mr. & Mrs. H.C. Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, N.Y. City and is postmarked December 24, 1905 from New York, New York.
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1905
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.148
Hall of Fame, New York University, New York, New York
New York (N.Y.)
A black and white photographic postcard of a building with a rotunda, as seen from a road. Text on the front reads "Hall of Fame; New York University. New York." A handwritten note on the front reads "Happy New Year to you and yours. Many thanks for your kind remembrance - all send [illegible]." The postcard is addressed to Mr. Henry Clay Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. and is postmarked December 31, 1905 from Newark, New Jersey.
I. Stern
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1905
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.147
San Jose Mission, San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio (Tex.)
A black and white photographic postcard featuring an image of a worn stone building in the desert. Text on the front reads "San Jose Mission (built 1711), San Antonio, Tex." A handwritten note on the front reads "[Illegible] Sincerely, Neal McCay, Dec 20th, 05." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. H.C. Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, New York City, and is postmarked from Fort Worth, Texas.
The Rotograph Company
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1905
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.146
Christmas Greetings
A postcard featuring an illustration of a cottage by a river, with a path and a small bridge leading up to it. To the left is an illustration of holly in green and red. Text on the front reads "Christmas Greetings" The postcard is addressed to Mr. H.C. Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. and is postmarked December 23, 1905 from Utica, New York.
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1905
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.145
Ferry Building from the Bay, San Francisco, California
San Francisco (Calif.)
A colorized photographic postcard of a building on the waterfront, with a tower in the background. Text on the front reads "Ferry building from the Bay, San Francisco, Cal." A handwritten note on the front reads "Dec 26th '05, Thanks for the [illegible], the twelve kinder would do for the J.S. Back family - but my 4tette satisfy me - Lots of love and best wishes for Happy New Year from the Powers." The postcard is addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Henry Clay Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, New York City, New York and is postmarked December 27, 1905 from San Francisco, California.
Edward H. Mitchell
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1905
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.144
Lake Front Water Tower, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee (Wis.)
A colorized photographic postcard of a stone tower surrounded by trees, which appears to be in a park. Text on the front reads "Lake Front Water Tower, Milwaukee." A handwritten note on the front reads "Birthday greetings on the 14th, love and heaps of good wishes for the season's work - Alice L. Webb" The postcard is addressed to Henry Clay Barnabee, Hotel Touraine, Boston, Mass with 225 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. crossed out, and is postmarked November 12, 1905 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
E.C. Kropp
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1905
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.143
Tink Lake, Pike County, Pennsylvania
Pike County (Penn.)
A photographic postcard of a man and women looking over a lake surrounded by trees, printed in blue ink. Text on the front reads "Tink Lake, Pike Co., Pa." A handwritten note on the front reads "Thursday afternoon. Dear [illegible] and [illegible], I am writing [illegible]. Hope you had a good time, [Illegible]." The postcard is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, Between 94th and [illegible] Street, New York, N.Y. and is postmarked from Rowland Pennsylvania.
L. Hensel
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.142
West Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis (Minn.)
A postcard featuring a colorized photograph of a large brick and stone hotel. Text on the front reads "West Hotel, Minneapolis, Minn." A handwritten note on the front reads "Dear friends, It was the corner room where Mr. & Mrs. Chamberlain sat on the ledge for half and hour & were finally taken down by firemen. Hotel very little damaged. Smoke did the sad havoc. Love from all, Geo." The postcard is addressed to Mr. H.C. Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, New York City, and is postmarked January 13, 1906 from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Detroit Photographic Company
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1906
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.141
Flower Show, Horticultural Society of Chicago
A postcard featuring an illustration of flowers with the text "Flower Show, Coliseum, Nov. 7 to 11." Additional text on the front reads "The Horticultural Society of Chicago, Incorporated, Fourteenth Annual Flower Show." A handwritten note on the front reads "Nov. 9th, Was here this afternoon. It is very fine this year & much larger than ever before. Wish I could have sent you some baskets of the flowers. They were so beautiful. - Tod." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Henry Clay Barnabee, 16 Roanoke Ave, Jamaica Plains, Boston, Mass. and is postmarked November 11, 1905 from Boston, Massachusetts
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1905
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.140
Mount Tamalpais and Richardson Bay, Belvedere, California
Belvedere (Calif.)
A colorized photographic postcard of a landscape featuring trees and fields, with water and mountains in the background. Text on the front reads "Mount Tamalpais and Richardson Bay, from Belvedere, looking North." A handwritten note on the front reads "Nov. 9th 1905. [Illegible] remembrances from us all. Wishing you very many happy returns of the day & with lots of love from your loony letter friend, Ruth [Illegible]." The postcard is addressed to Mr. Henry Clay Barnaby, Hotel Touraine, Boston, Mass, with 225 Riverside Drive, New York City, N.Y. crossed out, and is postmarked November 9, 1905 from San Francisco, California.
Britton and Rey, Lithographers
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1905
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.139
Old North Church, Boston, Massachusetts
Boston (Mass.)
A postcard featuring an illustration of a church with a tall clock tower at the end of a street, with several pedestrians. Text on the front reads "Boston, Mass. Old North Church." A handwritten note on the front reads "Just a word to say we will see you Tuesday. So glad for Edith. Love from all to all. E.W.G. Nov 1905." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. H.C. Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. and is postmarked November 3, 1905 from Boston, Massachusetts.
The Metropolitan News Company
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1905
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.138
Sky Scrapers, St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis (Mo.)
A postcard featuring an illustration of sky scrapers with bright red, yellow, and blue windows. Text on the front reads "Sky Scrapers. St. Louis." A handwritten note on the front reads "St. Louis! Pleasant memories - [illegible]. Regards, [Illegible]." The postcard is addressed to H.C. Barnabee, Esq. Hotel Louraine, Boston, Mass, with 225 Riverside Drive, New York City crossed out, and is postmarked from St. Louis, Missouri on November 16, 1905.
Samuel Cupples Envelope Company
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1905
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.137
Three Oranges with Blossoms
A colorized photographic postcard of three oranges surrounded by leaves and blossoms. A handwritten note on the front reads "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to you. Do write us. We are all well now and very happy here. All send love and the season's greetings. Tom and Dell, December 15th 1905." The postcard is addressed to Mr. & Mrs. H.C. Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. and is postmarked from Pasadena, California on December 16th, 1905
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1905
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.136
A Merry Christmas
A postcard featuring an image of a young saint in a red oval frame, with blue and gold motifs at the top and bottom of the card. Text on the front reads "A Merry Christmas." A handwritten note on the back reads "Henry, with love and Christmas greetings. Helen M. Walker, 1906."
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
1906
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.135
View from World Building with North River, New York City, New York
New York City (N.Y.)
A colorized photographic postcard of a cityscape with water in the background. Text on the front reads "View from World Bldg. with North River, N.Y. City."
The Rotograph Company
Henry Clay Barnabee Collection
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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PPL-MS: 1995.1.IX.134