Taxco, Guerrero picture postcard

Object Details

Collector: Blenkle, Victor A., Dr., 1900-1978 (physician)
Collection Creator: National Philatelic Collection, Smithsonian Institution.; Blenkle, Victor A., Dr., 1900-1978 (physician)

Topic: Cities and towns; Tourism; Architecture -- Mexico; Streets -- Mexico; Silver; Mules

See more items in: Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection; Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection / Series 2: Geographical Locations outside the United States / Mexico / Taxco

Collection Citation: Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection, circa 1880-circa 1970, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution,

Collection Rights: Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Scope and Contents: Reproduction of a black-and white-photograph of a narrow street in the town of Taxco, an important rest stop between Mexico City and Acapulco known for the quality of silver craftsmanship. People in local dress walk up and down the street. Two mules carrying loads are included in the photograph. On the left there is a large stone building and a store front in this building bears a sign stating (translated) "we are closing out / prices reduced". Three children face the camera on the steps to the entrance to this store. One of 11 photographic postcard scenes of Taxco, Guerrero.