Skirting the Issue Postcard

Postcard Images

Ada Walter Shulz. Wash Day. Undated

Oil on Canvas. 24 X 27 In.

Robert L. & Ellen E. Haan

Constance Coleman Richardson. Streetlight. 1930.

Oil on Canvas. 28 X 36 In.

Indianapolis Museum of Art

Mary Lyon Taylor Notecards

Domestic Women

Published By

Indiana Historical Society Press

By the turn of the century a group of photographers known as pictorialists had joined battle to gain recognition for photography as an art form. Pictorial photographs, synonymous with artistic photographs, were impressionistic and painterly. Once improvements in technology made photography an acceptable hobby for women, many took up pictorialism with enthusiasm. One such amateur was Indianapolis resident Mary Lyon Taylor, who in 1906 turned her hobby into a profitable business. Taylor’s work was described as having “a charm and individuality” that entitled it to be ranked among the best achievement of the pictorialists.

Set of 16 cards/envelopes © 2002

4 Different Images

Mary Lyon Taylor Notecards

Mothers and Children

Published By

Indiana Historical Society Press

By the turn of the century a group of photographers known as pictorialists had joined battle to gain recognition for photography as an art form. Pictorial photographs, synonymous with artistic photographs, were impressionistic and painterly. Once improvements in technology made photography an acceptable hobby for women, many took up pictorialism with enthusiasm. One such amateur was Indianapolis resident Mary Lyon Taylor, who in 1906 turned her hobby into a profitable business. Taylor’s work was described as having “a charm and individuality” that entitled it to be ranked among the best achievement of the pictorialists.

Set of 16 cards/envelopes © 2002

4 Different Images

Mary Lyon Taylor Notecards

Children

Published By

Indiana Historical Society Press

By the turn of the century a group of photographers known as pictorialists had joined battle to gain recognition for photography as an art form. Pictorial photographs, synonymous with artistic photographs, were impressionistic and painterly. Once improvements in technology made photography an acceptable hobby for women, many took up pictorialism with enthusiasm. One such amateur was Indianapolis resident Mary Lyon Taylor, who in 1906 turned her hobby into a profitable business. Taylor’s work was described as having “a charm and individuality” that entitled it to be ranked among the best achievement of the pictorialists.

Set of 16 cards/envelopes © 2002

4 Different Images

Life in a Three-Ring Circus

Notecards

Published By

Indiana Historical Society Press

The circus posters featured on these cards are part of a collection of posters acquired in 1968 by the Indiana Historical Society’s William Henry Smith Memorial Library. The posters represent such circuses as Clyde Beatty, Cole Brothers, Hagebeck-Wallace, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey, and Al G. Kelly and Miller Brothers. The Hoosier State’s circus heritage is explored in the IHS book Life in a Three-Ring Circus:Posters and Interviews. In addition to the colorful posters, the book includes essays by Sharon L. Smith and Stephen J. Fletcher.

Set of 15 cards/envelopes © 2002

Christmas Story 20" Leg Lamp

Sure to become an instant conversation piece AND "the gift" of the year, our Christmas Story 20-Inch Leg Lamp is an actual working 1/2-scale replica inspired by the hit movie A Christmas Story! Every detail is the same--right down to the fishnet-clad leg and 10" fringed lampshade! This lamp features a 4-way switch: top bulb on, leg bulb on, both bulbs on, or off. The top portion of the lamp uses a standard light bulb (45W maximum), not included.

Christmas Story Leg Lamp Nightlight

Brighten up the holidays with our Christmas Story Leg Nightlight, a memento from one of the most memorable Christmas movies ever! This hilarious leg lamp nightlight is made of plastic and uses one 7W bulb, included. 4"H. A CHRISTMAS STORY and all related characters and elements are ™ and © TEC.

Indiana "Crossroads of America" box

Approx. size 7.5" x 5".

Miss Otis Regrets

She's Unable to Lunch Today.....

by Cole Porter

T-Shirts from our exclusive collection of sheet music covers.  Sizes S - XXL.  100% cotton.

I MIGHT BE COAXED DEAR,

BUT NOT BY YOU

Music by Harry Von Tilzer

T-Shirts featuring our exclusive music sheet cover collection.  Sizes S - XXL.  100% Cotton.

ALL THE BOYS KEEP LOOKING DOWN

Music by Harry Von Tilzer

T-Shirts from our exclusive sheet music cover collection.  Sizes S - XXL.  100% Cotton.