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Cloister of the Convento de la Merced, Mexico City, D.F.

Card type
Real photo

About this subject

Black-and-white view along a two-story cloister arcade with heavily carved, twisted columns and wrought-iron railings, sunlight casting striped shadows across the tiled walkway. A second arcade of smaller arches is visible across the courtyard.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Hello Thresa , Hope you miss me playing Pinochle . Having a nice Time Say Hello to Everyone Steve - Jo '

PostmarkedMexico City, D.F., March 2, 1957, 21:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Theresa Faser

1549 Loretta St, Detroit, Mich., U.S.A.

Postcard record

Postmarked, Mexico City, D.F.
SeriesNo. 366
ConditionGood
Place addressedTheresa Faser, 1549 Loretta St, Detroit, MI
Place depictedMexico City, D.F.
Stamp15c Benito Juárez, black and beige
NotesBlack-and-white real photo print with white caption lettering in the negative; a vertical crack/crease runs down the center of the image. Postmark: MEXICO D.F. 2 MAR 1957 21:00 — divided-back real-photo card, glossy surface, light edge wear; stamp is a Mexican 15c Benito Juarez issue.

Cite this card

Cloister of the Convento de la Merced, Mexico City, D.F., postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/cloister-of-the-convento-de-la-merced-mexico-city-d-f. Accessed October 5, 2026.