Box 9

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Color image depicts a woman seated at a spinning wheel by a window with a view of a mountain, lake, and trees. She is wearing a green shawl and the embossed postcard is bordered with shamrocks, Irish crosses, and horseshoes. Printed in Germany. The trademark logo of what appears to be an English mailbox suggests an English or Irish publisher. Postmarked March 13, 1911(?) in Brooklyn, N.Y. 9 x 14 cm.

Format: Postcard.

Scope and Contents Cymru is the Welsh spelling for Wales. Color image shows a woman seated by a spinning wheel in an outdoor setting in a field. She is wearing a wide-brimmed hat with lace underneath it, and lace around her neck, along with a red sweater over a long-sleeved blouse. A basket of washed wool, carding combs, and a distaff lie on the ground near her. A sheep is in the background. Photography by Tony Stone Assoc. Published by J. Arthur Dixon. Printed in Great Britain by J. Arthur Dixon. ca....

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A Habitant spinning wheel, Gaspe, P.Q. [Quebec, Canada]. Color image shows a woman seated with a spinning wheel and winder on her front porch. Published by H. V. Henderson, West Bathurst, N.B. Made in Canada. ca. 1920-1940. 13.5 x 9 cm.

Format: Postcard.

Scope and Contents Habitant Life in the Province of Quebec, Canada. Color image shows a woman seated in a rocking chair with a spinning wheel in front of her. Her husband sits nearby holding a little girl on his lap. Two other girls and a young boy are also in the scene, which is set on the front porch. Printed on the reverse: "Typical habitant family. Madam spinning her yarn to provide her brood with the necessary clothing. Scenes along the route of the Canada Steamship Lines, Limited." Published by Novelty...

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Habitant Life in the Province of Quebec, Canada. Color image shows a woman seated in a rocking chair with a spinning sheel and winder on her front porch. This woman also appears to be in Item 92, in this folder. Printed on the reverse: "The Spinning Wheel. A familiar object in every household in the country sections. Scenes along the route of the Canada Steamship Lines, Limited." Novelty Mfg. & Art Co. Ltd., Montreal. ca. 1912-1926. 14 x 9 cm.

Format: Postcard.

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Color image shows a woman seated outside her home in a rocking chair with a spinning wheel in front of her. She is elderly with gray hair and wears glasses. Photogelatine Engraving Co., Limited, Ottawa. Made in Canada. ca. 1930. 13.5 x 9 cm.

Format: Postcard.

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Color image shows one woman seated inside her home in a rocking chair behind a spinning wheel. A winder is nearby. Another woman is working on a rug in a frame on her lap with a small child looking on. Another child is partially in view on the far right. A cast iron stove with oven warms the room. Photogelatine Engraving Co., Limited, Ottawa. ca. 1930. 13.5 x 9 cm.

Format: Postcard.

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Color image depicts a woman spinning wool on her wheel. It appears she is set up to work on her porch. The Post Card & Greeting Card Co., Ltd., Toronto. Made in Canada. ca. 1920-1935. 8.75 x 13.75 cm.

Format: Postcard.

Scope and Contents Habitant Life in the Province of Quebec, Canada. Color image shows a woman winding spun yarn from spools onto a wooden frame for drying. The scene is set in a kitchen with a cast iron stove and oil lamp in the background; spinning wheel and accessories in the foreground. This woman also appears to be in Item 88, in this folder. Printed on the reverse: "Drying the homespun. One of the many operations necessary to produce dainty colored homespuns. Scenes along the route of the Canada Steamship...

Scope and Contents Color image of the painting shows a spinning wheel, distaff, and winder in foreground with five women gathered around them. A cat plays with wool on the floor. Through an archway is another scene with a tapestry hanging on the wall and other women in view. Painting located in Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain. Printed by Ediciones Artisticas Offo Los Mesejo 21, Madrid. Postmark is illegible but "Oct. 04 REC'D" is stamped on card with "1965" written beneath it. 15.5 x 10 cm. Format:...