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Hangman's Tree, Langtry, Texas
Object Details
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Date
ca. 1940
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Object Type
Photographs
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Medium
Halftone print
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Contributors
Published by Del Rio News
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Object Format
Postcard
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Dimensions
3 7/16 x 5 7/16 in.
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Inscriptions
Recto:
u.r. printed: Hangman's Tree, Langtry, Texas
l.r. printed: 7B-H811
Verso:
u.l. in graphite: Mexico-
u.l. printed: Judge Roy Bean, famous as the Law West \ of the Pecos, was once busy serving whisky \ when a deputy sheriff brought in a rustler. \ Without stopping his work, the Judge found \ the defendant guilty and then said to the \ deputy, "Reb, I'm busy here. Take him out \ and tie his neck to some handy limb."
u.l. to l.l. in graphite: Hello! \ There is so much to \ see and such interesting \ places to visit, do hope \ my feet & walking shoes \ hold out. Beautiful \ buildings, flowers, \ shops, senoritas. Such \ wonderful food. They \ had fire works here for \ Xmas Eve. \ Molly
c.l. printed along left edge: DEL RIO NEWS, DEL RIO, TEXAS
l.c. to u.c. printed transverse: GENUINE CURTEICH-CHICAGO "C.T. ART-COLORTONE" POST CARD (REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.)
c. to l.r. in graphite: Mr & Mrs F. Mazzulla \ 1930 - E - 8th Ave \ Denver Colorado \ U.S.A.
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Collection Name
Fred and Jo Mazzulla Collection
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Credit Line
Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas
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Accession Number
P1976.48.1164
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Copyright
Public domain
Additional details
Location: Off view
Part of:
Fred and Jo Mazzulla Collection
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