Early 20th century Brooklyn postcard collection
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Abstract
The Early 20th century Brooklyn postcard collection is comprised of 63 picture and photographic postcards, dating from circa 1900 to 1949, depicting various scenes in Brooklyn. The postcards are both in color and black-and-white. Some of the postcards retain their original postage stamps and include correspondence from the sender. Images of bridges, schools, churches, houses, monuments, hotels, and Prospect Park, among others, are included.
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The Early 20th century Brooklyn postcard collection is comprised of 63 picture and photographic postcards, dating from circa 1900 to 1949, depicting various scenes in Brooklyn. The postcards are both in color and black-and-white. Some of the postcards retain their original postage stamps and include correspondence from the sender. Images of bridges, schools, churches, houses, monuments, hotels, and Prospect Park, among others, are included.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction rights for the postcards have not been evaluated. For information on securing rights to publish or reproduce, please see the Brooklyn Historical Society Reproduction Rights Policy.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Early 20th century Brooklyn postcard collection, V1988.054, Box number, Object ID number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was purchased by the Brooklyn Historical Society, date unknown. The collection was formally accessioned in 1988.
Other Finding Aids
Item level description and digital versions of images from the collection are available for searching via the image database in the library. Please consult library staff for more information.
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