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Vintage 1925 Princeton University Albert Dod Hall Christe Whiteman Postcard
$ 2.1
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Captain Jack brings you a fabulousVintage 1925 Princeton University Albert Dod Hall Christe Whiteman Postcard
.
Built in 1891 the Albert B. Dod Hall is still in use to this day Princeton students as a
dormitory
.
Christie
Whiteman was a 26-year-old barber who opened up shop near campus in 1896. Whiteman had the first typing service in town and even wrote letters home for undergrads for a fee... When the
Federal Government legalized privately published picture postcards in 1898. Whiteman hired illustrators and photographers to create college-centric artwork and Gothic photos, bought the copyrights, and sold images of the photogenic Princeton University from his shop and by mail-order. Dozens of them now serve as important historical documents in the Princeton University Archives.
Card is in outstanding vintage condition with clean corners, wear and paper fade consistent with age. Card is a White Border consistent with cards between 1915 and 1930. Card is unposted.
Perfect for the Princeton
memorabilia collector,
postcard collector, New Jersey historian, or anyone who just likes cool old stuff like the Captain. Add
this bit of Princeton history to your collection today
..!
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PLEASE NOTE
these are vintage items and should be considered pre-owned. They may have been previously worn and may have wear consistent with vintage items / jewelry pieces. We do our best to describe materials, probable time periods, any flaws etc. All vintage items, earring posts, wires and pads are cleaned with jewelry cleaner and or isopropyl alcohol. Our photos are sized for quick surfing. Contact us if you would like larger photos e-mailed to you or if you have any questions before purchasing, we'd be happy to hear from you...
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