On View
Making a Way Gallery
Exhibition
Making a Way Out of No Way
Written by
Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
Received by
Whaley, Paula Baldwin, American
Date
April 7, 1954
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 4 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. (10.3 x 14.9 cm)
Description
Postcard from James Baldwin to his sister Paula Baldwin telling her about the a gondola ride that he took on the Grand Canal in Venice. The Ca' d'Oro is depicted on the front of the post card.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Place depicted
Venice, Venezia, Italy, Europe
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
postcards
Topic
Communication
Literature
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
Object number
2011.99.8
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd537ff0689-16f2-4496-bf0b-2d21cbd227aa

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