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Watch Tacoma Grow postcard collection, 1905?
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Watch Tacoma Grow postcard collection
- Dates
- 1905? (inclusive)19051905
- Quantity
- 1 folder
- Collection Number
- PH1127
- Summary
- Two sets of "Watch Tacoma Grow" composite postcards
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
Composite or puzzle postcards are a series of cards, which when assembled together like a collage, form a single specific picture and message. Composite postcard sets are puchased as a set and sent one at a time to the recipient, who would gather the postcards over time and assemble the full picture and message. These two sets display messages horizontally.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Two sets of "Watch Tacoma Grow" composite postcards which are created by putting together 4 postcards. One set depicts a tiger and the other set depicts scenes leading up a marriage.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
View the digital version of the collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions might exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact the repository for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Tiger postcard setReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1/1 | 1-4 |
Four one penny color postcards, each
with a segment of a cartoon style prowling tiger, that when assembled shows the
whole tiger and the messageYOU WATCH TACOMA GROW Also handwritten on the cards is the message to Miss A.
Hirstel:But Don't See Seattle
|
1905 |
Couples postcard setReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1/2 | 5-8 |
Four one penny color postcards with
cartoon style art, each with a segment about a couple falling in love, that
when assembled shows progress resulting in marriage Card 1,THE STARTshows two people
holding hands near the river and a sign on the grass saysKEEP OFF THE GRASS, WATCH TACOMA GROW.Card 2,THE FIRST LAPshows two
people hugging near riverside and the Point Definance pavillion which is flying
a flag that saysWATCH TACOMA GROWCard 3,ON THE HOME STRETCHshows
the couple leaving the church in a carriage and the church is identified as St.
Peter's Church in Tacoma.Card 4,THE FINISHshows the couple
buying a rug with a sign which readsRhodes Brothers WATCH
TACOMA GROW.
|
circa 1905 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Geographical Names
- Tacoma (Wash.)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
