{"product_id":"antique-postcard-1915-forbidden-garden-mission-santa-barbara-california-friars-mitchell","title":"Antique Postcard 1915 Forbidden Garden Mission Santa Barbara California Friars Mitchell","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSocial History: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe image features two \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFranciscan friars\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional brown habits walking through the lush courtyard, providing a rare human glimpse into life at the mission during the early 1900s. The back captures a specific moment in time—a \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eChristmas greeting\u003c\/span\u003e mailed on \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDecember 20, 1915\u003c\/span\u003e, from Beaudre to \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMr. Herbert Piggott\u003c\/span\u003e at the historic \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eNew American House\u003c\/span\u003e in Boston, Massachusetts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eScene: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe garden was historically a private sanctuary for the Franciscan friars and was \"forbidden\" to women, a rule strictly enforced for centuries. It was a primary attraction promoted by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSouthern Pacific Railroad\u003c\/span\u003e during its early 20th-century California tourism campaigns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDivided Back (1907–1915)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edward Mitchell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrinted Lithograph\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eStandard 3.5 x 5.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eShows character through the ages with soft corners and light edge wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Satin Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48684251087098,"sku":"pc00081","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1547\/3947\/files\/4D2FDFD4-4FF0-42CA-BB21-B053F5B53DF1.jpg?v=1776313270","url":"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/products\/antique-postcard-1915-forbidden-garden-mission-santa-barbara-california-friars-mitchell","provider":"Satin Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}