Postcard
Collection object
1999.0133
H. 10.5 W. 14.9
Postcard, colour, portrait format. Title in white margin at bottom; "Bunratty Castle, Co. Clare, Ireland Photo E. Nagele, John Hinde Studios. View of the castle looking across the bridge, with Durty Nellys in middle ground and two tourists consulting map on bridge parapet. Reverse printed in black and red. At centre top "John Hinde/ Original" inside logo of a film passing between two spools; at top left "2/399"; 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, Co. Dublin, Ireland"; box for stamp at top right with five address lines below. Not used.
John Hinde (published by)