Tag Archives: Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago Hold to Light

Posted on September 2, 2016 by moore5145

This is a Koehler hold to light postcard of the Art Institute of Chicago. It is interesting because the moon isn’t yellow, and the windows aren’t either. Usually on these cards the sun or moon will be yellow and the … Continue reading →

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Art Institute Lions

Posted on October 2, 2013 by moore5145

When you think of the Art Institute of Chicago, you think of the lion statues at the entrance! These bronze lions were made for the opening of the Art Institute in 1893. The real photo postcard above was produced for … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Chicago

Posted on January 7, 2012 by moore5145

There are a variety of “Greetings from Chicago” postcards. Large letter, multi-views, leather, pennants, and the list goes on. They are fun to collect because you never know what you might find on them. Leather “Greetings from Chicago” postmarked in … Continue reading →

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Art Institute of Chicago

Posted on November 22, 2011 by moore5145

The Art Institute of Chicago was founded in 1879 on State and Monroe streets. It has been at its current location on Michigan Avenue since 1893. It is home to Seurat’s famed “A Sunday on La Grand Jatte” and Grant … Continue reading →

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