This illustration shows a scene from an opera as performed and spectated by dogs. It is presumed to be an opera because of the presence of the orchestra playing during the performance.
There is no description on the back of this card.
For simplicities sake, the artist has drawn most of the orchestra, and likewise most of the audience, with nearly the same ‘breed’ of dog, allowing only small variations. It is not clear if the dog off stage is a director or prompter, but it is not a performer as the costume is unlike the other performers.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.
Category: Postcards From Another Millennium
Postcards from various decades of the 20th century.
Dog Family Portrait, Germany
This illustration shows a typical family portrait session with an old bellows camera, but with dogs in the place of people.
There is no description on the back of this card.
Again in this image, the dog photographer has no pants, though the ‘father’ dog does, consistent with the rest of his formal attire. This ‘father’ dog also appears to have hands instead of paws, judging by the way they have been drawn next to the infant dog on his lap.
This card likely dates from the 1940s.
Dogs at Butcher Cartoon, Germany
Continuing with the theme from the previous posting, this image shows a collection of various breeds of dog in at a butcher shop operated by large bulldogs.
There is no description on the back of this card.
There are a few interesting oddities in this image as well. The dog customers all have paws, but the butcher dog on the right clearly has hands. In addition, he towers over a trio of what appear to be very small bulldog customers. And, while the ‘female’ dogs have skirts, the ‘male’ dogs have no pants.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.
Cat Street Scene Cartoon, Switzerland
This illustration is one of the less common type of postcards: a typical street scene in a town where the people are all replaced by cats.
There is no description on the back of this card.
Among the odd elements of this image is the fact that the cat that has tripped the bread seller has done so with the leash from her pet dog, the only dog in the image. The dress styles and horse-drawn trolley point to the turn of the 20th century for the setting of the image.
The postcard likely dates from the 1940s.
Fairy Falls, Oregon
This image is of the small waterfall known as Fairy Falls, along the Wahkeena Creek, in Oregon near the Columbia River Gorge.
There is no description on the back of this card.
It is 20 feet high and from a single source breaks into numerous fan-like cascades.
This card was used and is dated 29 August 1924.
Mount Hood and Environs, Oregon
This image shows the Hood River Valley and the imposing volcano known as Mount Hood which dominates the landscape as seen from the north.
The description states:
Hood River Valley is known the world over for its apples. Excellent crops of pears and strawberries are adding to the valley’s fame as a fruit growing center.
— The volcano is considered to have a very low risk of eruption, and is generally described as dormant. The Hood River is comprised of 3 forks which merge before joining the Columbia River.
This postcard was used and is dated 15 February 1956.
El Gobernador, Zion National Park, Utah
This illustration is of the large rock formation that dominates the canyon below in Zion National Park, Utah. It is now better known as the Great White Throne.
The description states:
A summer trip to Zion National Park. Cedar Breaks, Bryce Canyon and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon makes an ideal outing.
–This postcard illustration was made to promote the use of the Union Pacific passenger service to the places noted on the back of the card.
This image likely dates from the 1920s, as the park was established in 1919.
Pioneer Monument, Salt Lake City, Utah
This image shows the monument dedicated to the Mormon pioneers who travelled across the United States between 1856 and 1860 with little more than a cart of belongings and human power to move it. It was cast in 1926.
The description states:
HANDCART PIONEER MONUMENT
TEMPLE SQUARE
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Located in the Museum on Temple Square, this monument commemorates the hardships and sacrifices suffered by an estimated 3,000 of the early Utah Pioneers who crossed the plains during the years 1856-60 carrying their belongings on handcarts. This grueling trip which covered more than 1.300 miles required an average of around 3 1/2 months time.
–This image is not representative of the location where the monument is situated. The background has been removed to leave only the monument itself. it is in fact located in a park like outdoor setting.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Governor’s Reception Room, Salt Lake City, Utah
This image shows the furnishings and other decorations of the Governor’s Reception Room, part of the State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The description states:
GOVERNOR’S RECEPTION ROOM
UTAH STATE CAPITOL
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
The Governor’s reception room, known as the “Gold Room”, is elaborately decorated and furnished. Located to the southwest of the captiol’s rotunda, it has been used to receive Presidents and royal visitors and is open daily to the public.
—This room is on the second floor of the building, and has come to be known as the reception room in recent years.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Oldest House in Salt Lake City, Utah
This image shows the oldest house still standing in Salt Lake City and the shelter constructed to preserve it from the harsh climate of Utah.
The description states:
OLDEST HOUSE STANDING IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Preserved by the “Daughters of the Utah Pioneers” on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, this log cabin was built by the pioneers in 1847.
–The cabin is located to the west across the street from the Tabernacle, between the Church History Museum and the Family History Library.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.