Bathing beauties in early 20th century swimming attire. Three of the women are partially submerged in the water. The fourth is standing on the shore, wearing a bathing dress and holding a cloth (perhaps a towel); she also wears shoes with...
Battleship under construction at Norfolk Navy Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia. The ship is out of the water; there are people walking and standing near it. A large crane swings out over the ship, and a large scaffolding-like structure stands on the...
Bayfront Park with gardens of multi-colored flowers and part of Miami's skyline, including several large hotels, in the background. The lawns of the park contain palm trees of various sizes. Text printed on verso reads, "A view from beautiful...
Beach scene with many people in swimming suits and other summer attire. The ocean is visible in the background, and there are palm trees and flowers nearby. A caption at the bottom reads, "Temperature today is __ [degrees]." Published by...
Bend in the Kentucky River, with a high rocky cliff rising above a low-lying bank in the background on the left and a forested, sloping bank in the background on the right. Several farms, including fields and buildings, are visible on the low-lying...
Bend in the Tennessee River, around a hill. A mountain scene, with forested mountainsides; some of the leaves are orange. Number 418 in a series. Postage requirements date this card to before 1952. Published by Asheville Post Card Co.
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks hall in Louisville, Kentucky, three-quarters view. Published by Bagby-Howe Drug Co. Postmarked 1910 (on verso).
Betsy Ross' house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A small red brick house with white trim and an old fashioned American flag flying from a dormer window on the roof. Text printed on verso reads, "The Betsy Ross House is a quaint little shop...
Big Four railroad bridge across the Ohio River between Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana. Buildings are visible on both sides of the river. The caption on the verso reads, "The 'Big Four' R.R. Bridge was erected in 1894, and...
Bird flying near golden bells that are pealing. The bells are decorated with holly; the bird carries a ribbon in its beak that is also attached to the bells. Postage requirements date this card to before 1952.
Bird sitting on holly limb with a golden disk in the background. Postage requirements date this card to before 1952; it likely dates to the early 20th century.
Black bear in a brick enclosure. The bear is standing/sitting on top of a dead tree. There is a sign behind the bear that reads "do not feed the animals." Produced by Edw. H. Mitchell. Postmarked 1909 on verso.
Hotels; Blue Bonnet Hotel (San Antonio, Tex.); Automobiles
Blue Bonnet Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The tall hotel has a sign running down its side reading "Bluebonnet"; there are cars parked along the curb in front of the building. Postmarked 194? on verso. Made by MWM.
Boats on Blue River, Kansas City, Missouri. One boat in the middle of the river, apparently moving away from the viewer. Other boats line the banks of the river. There are several people, mainly solitary, near the various boats. Published by the...
Boulevarded entrance to Cherokee Park, Louisville, Kentucky, at Cherokee Parkway and Cherokee Road. There is a small round "island" in the middle of the road leading to the entrance, reminiscent of a traffic circle; a statue of John...
Bouquet of violets and an emerald stick pin. Also written on the card: "Emerald, success in love" and "Violet, love-faithfulness." Postmarked 1909 on verso.
Boy and a girl with rabbits and baskets containing colored Easter eggs. The boy wears knickers. The girl holds a rabbit, which she is feeding. Another rabbit sits on a table near the boy, while a third sits up on its hind legs, facing the boy....
Boy and girl in "Dutch" costume framed in a white heart. The girl is knitting and the boy holds her ball of yarn. The boy wears wooden shoes. The card is also decorated with blue flowers. Printing information dates this card to before the...
Boy and girl in half of large eggshell filled with flowers. The girl waves a pussy willow branch and the boy waves a handkerchief. Three large chicks look on. Published by International Art Publishing Co., series no. 2003. Printing information...
Boy and girl in horseshoe swing. The ropes holding the swing are decorated with roses. The boy wears a sailor suit and the girl wears a pink dress; she also holds a glass of wine up as if in a toast. The boy and girl have flowers in their lap....
