Homes – Mediterranean scenes, 1920s-1930s
Scope and Content
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
- Creation: 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 Angelico Chavez History Library Repository
The Palace of the Governors
P.O. Box 2087
Sante Fe NM 87504-2087
505.476.5090
505.476.5093 (Fax)
histlib@state.nm.us