Brooklyn postcards collection
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Abstract
An artificial collection of postcards depicting Brooklyn subjects dating from approximately 1905 to 1986.
Arrangement
The postcards are arranged by subjects. Within each subject, those postcards that have been digitized and assigned object identification numbers are arranged in number order.
Scope and Contents
The postcards in this collection document major Brooklyn landmarks, such as Borough Hall, Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Coney Island and the Brooklyn Public Library, as well as more everyday subjects, such as individual houses and street scenes. Some of the postcards have messages written on the back and stamps and/or markings indicating they were sent through the mail, and some are blank. Both illustrations and photographic images, and black and white and color images, are represented in this collection. Some of the postcards have glitter affixed to the image.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This is an artificial collection comprised of material from many different sources, including both gifts and purchases.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
If digital surrogates exist, they should be used in place of the originals whenever possible.
Existence and Location of Copies
The digitized portions of this collection are available on our digital collections portal under the call number prefix POST.
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Bay Ridge
Borough Hall
Borough Park
Bridges
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Historical Society
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Brooklyn Public Library
Brooklyn Public Library Branches
Buildings
Scope and Contents
Includes banks, post offices, and armories.