English Text Collection (#31)

Main Rooms, Hopi House Postcard. 1905, Main Rooms, Hopi House Postcard

View of Charleston, S. C. Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, View of Charleston, S. C. Postcard
View of Charleston, S.C. Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, View of Charleston, S.C. Postcard

Highland Light, North Truro, Mass. Postcard. ca. 1888-1905, Highland Light, North Truro, Mass. Postcard

Fishermens Wharf, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard. 1904, Fishermens Wharf, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard

Sutro Baths, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard. 1904, Sutro Baths, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard

The Lake, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard. 1901, The Lake, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard

Lake Alvord, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard. 1904, Lake Alvord, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard

Looking Across the Golden Gate, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard. 1901, Looking Across the Golden Gate, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard

Cliff House, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard. 1904, Cliff House, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard

Mission Dolores, San Franciso, Cal. Postcard. ca. 1900-1910, Mission Dolores, San Franciso, Cal. Postcard

The Court, Palace Hotel, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard. 1904, The Court, Palace Hotel, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard

Call Building, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard. ca. 1900-1910, Call Building, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard

Kearny and Market Streets, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard. 1901, Kearny and Market Streets, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard

Ferry Building, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard. 1901, Ferry Building, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard

Pier at Inlet, Atlantic City, N. J. Postcard. 1904, Pier at Inlet, Atlantic City, N. J. Postcard
Pier at Inlet, Atlantic City, N.J. Postcard. 1904, Pier at Inlet, Atlantic City, N.J. Postcard

City Hall, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard. 1901, City Hall, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard

San Francisco and Bay Postcard. ca. 1900-1910, San Francisco and Bay Postcard

Steel Pier, Atlantic City, N. J. Postcard. 1904, Steel Pier, Atlantic City, N. J. Postcard
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, N.J. Postcard. 1904, Steel Pier, Atlantic City, N.J. Postcard

A Rose Covered Porch, California Postcard. 1904, A Rose Covered Porch, California Postcard

Connecticut Avenue Washington, D. C. Postcard. 1904, Connecticut Avenue Washington, D. C. Postcard
Connecticut Avenue Washington, D.C. Postcard. 1904, Connecticut Avenue Washington, D.C. Postcard

Chevy Chase, Washington, D. C. Postcard. 1904, Chevy Chase, Washington, D. C. Postcard
Chevy Chase, Washington, D.C. Postcard. 1904, Chevy Chase, Washington, D.C. Postcard

Willard Hotel, Washington, D. C. Postcard. 1904, Willard Hotel, Washington, D. C. Postcard
Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. Postcard. 1904, Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. Postcard

Greetings from Old Wyoming Postcard. ca. 1940, Greetings from Old Wyoming Postcard

Greeting Card from Saginaw, Michigan. ca. 1945, Saginaw, Michigan, USA, Greeting Card from Saginaw, Michigan

Water Ballet at Beautiful Florida Cypress GardensPostcard. ca. 1952, Water Ballet at Beautiful Florida Cypress GardensPostcard

Advertisement for Pride Canned Tomatoes. ca. 1942, Advertisement for Pride Canned Tomatoes

Elias Ashmole, English antiquary
Elias Ashmole (1617-1692), English antiquary and collector. Ashmole trained as a lawyer, working in London. During the Civil War (1642-1651) he fled to Oxford and studied alchemy and astrology

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of English Text: From Historic Maps to Vintage Postcards and Advertisements" Step into a world where words come alive through captivating visuals. Delve into the past with "Map of the City of Dublin, 1797, " immersing yourself in the streets that once echoed with history. Feel the allure of travel as you gaze upon the vibrant colors of "A Southern Railway poster advertising Ramsgate, 1939 (colour lithograph), " beckoning you to embark on an unforgettable journey. Witness progress unfold before your eyes with "New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. " The artist Norman Wilkinson's masterpiece captures both innovation and beauty in one frame. Uncover stories hidden within posters like "Posters warning those guilty of illegal oaths were liable to deportation, (1834), 1934, " reminding us of a time when justice took different forms. Transport yourself across continents through postcards such as "Rye Beach, New Hampshire Postcard. Ca. 1903" or "New West Baden Springs Hotel Postcard. Ca. 1888-1905. " These snapshots freeze moments in time and allow us to glimpse into different eras. Feel the energy pulsating from iconic locations like Sloppy Joes Bar in Havana, Cuba during its heyday in 1951 or experience South Africa's vastness through "A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931 (colour litho). " Each piece tells a unique story waiting to be discovered. Celebrate historical milestones like Her Majesty Queen Victoria's First Entry into Brighton Oct or plan your own adventure with enticing offers showcased by A London and North Eastern Railway poster advertising east coast journeys to Scotland or Advertising poster for the Flying Boats of Imperial Airways. Finally, immerse yourself in artistry with masterpieces such as "The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour).