Item PTA/2/4/2/120 - Postcard: Lucerne - Seeburg. The Polytechnic Chalets

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PTA/2/4/2/120

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Postcard: Lucerne - Seeburg. The Polytechnic Chalets

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[1884-1965] (Creation)

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1 postcard

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Polytechnic Touring Association (1884-1965)

(fl.1884-1965)

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University of Westminster Archive

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Postcard made up of four scenes:
- aerial view of the chalets, with lake steamer and Mount Pilatus in distance.
- interior of the dining room (showing the painted mural, ornate plaster ceiling and fireplace decorated with walking poles).
- interior of the social room (showing the open-beamed ceiling, wall paintings and easy chairs and tables).
- view of the chalets from the gardens.. Used.

Inscribed on reverse: 'Friday p.m. Dear Mum & Dad, Arrived here safely after a very good crossing. We were just in time for tea & are now awaiting dinner. This is a perfectly marvellous place right on the Lake with the mountains on the other side. Very, very hot & brilliant sunshine. Love to Eldy & family & to yourselves. Ada, John & [Corinne]'. Addressed to Mr & Mrs [redacted] Sheffield, England.

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Open. Access is subject to signing the Regulations for Access form, unless the records are restricted under the Data Protection Act 2018 or under exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

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See PTA/2/4/2/48

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PTA_2_4_2_120_142.jpg

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