Unidentified Christmas Cards (likely by Vancil Foster), 1920s-1930s
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Scope and Content
From the Collection:
Helen Travis was one of several artists who created cards. The cards in this collection were her creation. All cards were signed Vancil Foster and none of the names of the actual artists were included. The artists cut the stencils for the card colors, local women then came to do the actual coloring. Collection contains custom orders such as family homes, boats, pets, etc., and Christmas, Southwestern, and Native American themed cards. Collection also includes Christmas cards by Ralph Pearson and Will Shuster.
Dates
- 1920s-1930s
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: .25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Undetermined
Repository Details
Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository
Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us