Accession NumberMA94-5/993DateJuly 17, 1913Decade1910sSubjectPostcards--Texas--DallasBusiness enterprises--Texas--DallasBuilding--Texas--DallasAppliance stores--Texas--DallasGeneral NotesTitle supplied by cataloger. Built in 1910, the building was later known as the Higginbotham-Pearlstone Building. It is located in the West End of Dallas at 1701 North Market, at Ross Avenue. Printed on recto: "Our Dallas House. 60,000 Square Feet Floor Space Covered with Standard Materials awaiting your order. We have as much more at Houston. We give the best service." Printed on verso: "Miss Mary Pressley, c/o Brazos Hotel, Houston, Texas. July 17, 1913. Dear Mary, Have thought each day I would write you, I awfully busy. I want you to come by to see me on your way home let me know if you can come arrange to get here Saturday afternoon. I get off at noon on Sat. Come sure. Lovingly [Handwritten Geneva." Postmarked on verso: "Dallas, Texas, July 17 9:30 p.m., 1913."Physical Description1 photographic postcard : color ; 4 x 5 inches
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