{"product_id":"postcard-california-san-bernardino-ca-r-f-garner-home-mailed-by-owner-1908","title":"San Bernardino California R F Garner Home 1908 Postcard Mailed By Owner","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eThis 1908 postcard depicts the R F Garner residence in San Bernardino, California, presenting a substantial early twentieth-century home rendered in period hand coloring and mailed by the owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eSan Bernardino developed rapidly in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as a rail center and citrus-growing hub in Southern California, with prosperous residents constructing architecturally expressive homes influenced by Mediterranean and Mission Revival styles. The caption reads A Residence in San Bernardino, Cal., and the structure features arched arcades, stucco walls, red tile roofing, and an upper balcony, framed by palms and mature landscaping that reflect regional aesthetic preferences. The composition emphasizes the home’s broad façade and manicured lawn, illustrating domestic architectural aspirations of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eThe reverse bears a 1908 postmark and correspondence indicating it was mailed by the owner, adding personal provenance to the card. Hand coloring highlights rooflines, foliage, and architectural detailing while preserving underlying photographic structure. The image provides strong documentary value for collectors of Inland Empire residential architecture and early Southern California development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52847760081080,"sku":"20240405","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_e642fe5d-448b-4350-993a-fb3707e4bb36.jpg?v=1770873115","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-california-san-bernardino-ca-r-f-garner-home-mailed-by-owner-1908","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}