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  • Collection: Historic Postcards

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Colored drawing of canoe scene, July calendar, and written notes of merchandise on sale. John Heer sold clothing, hats and gents furnishings at his business in the Masonic Temple Building at the northwest corner of Chillicothe and Fourth (4th)…

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Black print on cream shows figures which would seem to move when the inner card is "pushed" or "pulled" per instructions at right.

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"Best Wishes For A Happy Christmas" in faded print on a "puzzle post card." Instructions on the front say to "look at this card sideways, first the one side, and then the other."

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Drawing of child and glasses with information about eye care from Dan H. Dodge Optometrist of 905 Gallia Street Portsmouth, Ohio.

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Colored drawings of holly and berries with stylized men's shoes. T.D, Bendure was president of the Bendure Company Department Store at 99-107 West Second (2nd) Street.

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Color drawing of children playing with dog and promotional information. The Sommer Brothers (George & Leo) sold hardware, carriages, builder's supplies, paints and roofing at 220-222 Market Street.

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Sepia toned photo image of track and steam shovel. text: "American Ditcher & Steam Shovel used by Barnes Sand & Gravel Co. Portsmouth, Ohio. Showing Dipper working at angle to track and coming clear back to ends of ties. American Hoist & Derrick…

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Colorized image of a home with trees and an April 1912 calendar. Promotional information from the East End Furniture Company at Eleventh (11th) and Lawson Streets.

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Black and white image of the a person's circulatory system complete with diagrams and charts on either side of the image indicating specific body parts within the circulatory system shown.
The postcard is addressed to a Dr. A. P. Hunt at 836 4th…

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Colored drawing of a lady and a horse, a September 1911 calendar, and promotional information from the Inter-State Transfer Co., at Second (2nd) and Jefferson Streets.

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Black drawn image of a woman with "The Matinee Girls" written under it in cursive script.

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Colorized image of a living room decorated with things purchased form F. C. Daehler & Company
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