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- Description:
- Postcard. View of the Auguste Rodin sculpture 'The Thinker' which is in front of the Detroit Institute of the Arts Building.
- Date Issued:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Alexander Macomb Monument with a wreath at its base on the median of Washington Boulevard, facing north from Michigan Avenue. In the background is a fountain and St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Handwritten message on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at Campus Martius, facing west. In the background are City Hall, the Hammond BUilding and Ford Building. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting canoes on a Belle Isle canal, with many people along the shore and a bridge in the background. Printed on verso: Canal Scene, Belle Isle. Canoeing is the leading sport at Belle Isle, Detroit's largest play-ground. Its 702 acres are threaded by many miles of canals and lakes, affording an ideal spot in which the light little craft cruise about by thousands. Band concerts are given at the city's expense during the summer afternoons and evenings and on such occasions the canoeists are present in great numbers. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting Washington Boulevard, facing north from Michigan Avenue. In view are pedestrians, a fountain, large trees and he Detroit Edison Building. A sign in the background reads "Utopia Dental". Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Nov 2, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- First Day Cover postcard for the Christmas 1985 stamp of Luca della Robbia's Madonna and Child, from the collection of the Detroit Instiute of Arts. The postcard contains a print of Tom McNeely's painting of the Madonna and Child with white flowers, fruit, and three winged putti. Affixed to the upper right corner of the recto is the a stamp of Luca della Robbia's relief, canceled October 30, 1985, Detroit Michigan. Printed on verso: The Madonna and Child First Day of Issue: October 30, 1985 First Issue Location: Detroit, Michigan One of the most popular sculptors of the early Italian Renaissance, Luca della Robbia created some of the world's most beautiful works of sculpture in terra-cotta earthenware. Working with simple pottery clay, della Robbia created magnificent sculptures reliefs of white glazed earthenware against a stunning blue background. Most of this works featured the Madonna and Child, graceful choirs of angels, and the profiles of revered saints. His flawless figures and harmonious compositions with their unique charm and beauty have inspired generations of succeeding artists. One of della Robbia's most famous works is features on one of America's 1985 Christmas stamps. Depicting the pure white figures of the Madonna and Child, this magnificent sculptured relief was completed in the year 1450. Lake all of della Robbia's works, this masterpiece captures the beauty of human emotion with the tender embrace of Mary and the Christ Child - one of the most enduring symbols of Christmas. No. 85-60 © 1985 The Maximum Card Collection, A Division of Unicover Corporation. Original painting by Tom McNeely
- Date Issued:
- 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a crowd gathered at Campus Martius for the return of the 32nd Infantry Division from World War I. Printed on recto: Black's
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a girl looking at a pumpkin carriage being pulled by four rats and driven by another. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 25, 1910. L. & E. Serie 2262
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Casino on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 6, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park, facing southwest. The David Whitney Building, Hotel Statler, and Hotel Tuller are in view. Cars are parked on Adams Street and Streetcars are on Woodward Avenue. Printed on verso: Whitney, Statler and Tuller Hotel Buildings, Detroit, Mich. Grand Circus Park is one of Detroit's smallest parks. It extends in a circle on both sides of Woodward Avenue. It contains two fountain and statues and is surrounded by many of Detroit's latest skyscrapers. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 30, 1917.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
