Postcard

Collection object


1999.0131
H. 10.5 W. 14.9
Postcard, colour, landscape format. Title in view "Bunratty Castle/ Ireland"; view of castle across grass with two trees to left. Reverse printed in black and red. At centre top "John Hinde/ Original" inside logo of a film passing between two spools; at top left "2/739 Photo: E. Nagele, F.R.P.S.""; at bottom a red rectangle containing an outline map of Ireland with Bunratty arrowed in black; to right of map "Bunratty Castle: All over Ireland there are/ impressive reminders of a long and robust history-/ prehistoric forts, strongholds, mediaeval castles/ picturesque abbeys and monasteries. Bunratty close to/ Limerick City is one of the largest of the towered fortresses of Ireland. It was built by the O'Briens of Thomond in the 15th century. It has been completely/ restored and furnished in the style of the period, so that it/ is one of the most interesting examples of mediaeval times / to be found today."; at bottom left "Printed and Published by John Hinde Limited, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, Ireland"; box for stamp at top right with five address lines below. Not used.


John Hinde (published by)