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Miscellaneous scenes, 1920s-1930s

 Item — Folder: 18

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