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The Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, California, circa 1935

Subject
Art Exhibitions
Card type
Linen
Date
c. 1930 (White Border)
Front of The Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, California, circa 1935, Mr. & Mrs. Karl Bieselin, NJ, USA, c. 1930 linen postcard
Front
Back of The Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, California, circa 1935, Mr. & Mrs. Karl Bieselin, NJ, USA, c. 1930 linen postcard
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About this postcard

A low, red-tiled Spanish Colonial Revival building with a white stucco facade sits behind a lawn, flower beds and a large eucalyptus tree, with a small sign reading "Art Gallery" at the curb and the ocean visible at right. The Laguna Beach Art Association, founded in 1918 by local painters, opened this gallery building in 1929; it later became the Laguna Art Museum, the oldest art museum in California. The card's sunset sky and pastel coloring are typical of the linen-era views of the town's art colony.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Oct. 27 Dear Folks: Spending a short vacation with Bernie in Los Angeles. We intended to drive out but Al couldn't make it so I came out by bus. Have had a wonderful time. Been going full speed ever since I arrived. Leaving here Nov. 1st for home. Will have lots to tell you when I see you. Hope this finds you well. Love, Phyllis

PublisherCurteich
The Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, California --- The Art Gallery of Laguna Beach on Coast Boulevard at Cliff Drive, stands as a real monument to Laguna Beach artists. Only contemporary paintings of artists of Southern California and the local art colony are exhibited. The Gallery is open daily. POST CARD M. MARRINER, LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA GENUINE CURTEICH-CHICAGO "C.T. ART-COLORTONE" POST CARD (REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.)
PostmarkedLos Angeles, CA
Stamp
Addressed to
Mr. & Mrs. Karl Bieselin

Elwood, NJ

Postcard record

PostmarkedLos Angeles, CA
PublisherCurteich
ConditionGood
Place addressedMr. & Mrs. Karl Bieselin, Elwood, NJ
Place mentionedLaguna Beach, CA
PublisherCurteich, Chicago, IL
Stamp1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
NotesLinen-textured stock with a thin white border; light corner and edge wear. Postmark: LOS ANGELES OCT 27 8 PM (year not legible); slogan cancel "GIVE ENOUGH THROUGH COMMUNITY CHEST". Linen-era divided back, C.T. Art-Colortone; light foxing/stains lower center and a pencil "504" at top.

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The Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, California, circa 1935, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/the-art-gallery-laguna-beach-california-circa-1935. Accessed October 24, 2026.