This postcard showing "Ruins of San Juan Capistrano Mission, California" was printed using the halftone process by Eno & Matteson, San Diego, Cal. Made in U.S.A. circa 1915. The postcard was published as series number A-33682.
Description (Brief)The original church of the San Juan Capistrano Mission was built in 1775, and in 1812 an earthquake brought down the ceiling on the congregation.
Date Made: early 20th century
Graphic Artist: Eno & Matteson
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: United States: California, San DiegoAssociated Place: United States: California
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Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 1986.0639.0640Catalog Number: 86.639.0640Accession Number: 1986.0639
Object Name: PrintObject Type: HalftoneOther Terms: Print; Halftone
Physical Description: paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: overall: 9.5 cm x 14 in; x 3 3/4 in x 35.56 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-4b8d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_826923
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