Avonvale series.
J. B. & S. - C., publisherAvonvale Glossy Series No. 525. Inscribed on reverse: 'Dear C. I am looking after [M]ay so she is alright & she looks perfect in health. Love from D[i]t.'
J. B. & S. - C., publisherInscribed on reverse: Wishing you a Happy Christmas
With love
E [...]'
Postcard is a print of an earlier image showing the Clifton tower in 1860 before the bridge was completed.
Little, FredFour images described on front thus: "A. Showing staging on which chains were laid, August 1863. B&C. The roadway under construction 1864 showing girders, and saddles on top of piers. D. The opening ceremony Dec. 8th. 1864", then "I.K. Brunel, Engineer."
Harvey Barton & Sons LtdPrinted on reverse: "A striking nocturnal impression of this famous bridge bridge which spans the Avon Gorge 245 feet above the river.
The myriad lights make a colourful spectacle above the grim majesty of the gorge"
Printed on reverse: "Captured just after sunset, motor vehicles streak across Brunei's [sic] classic Clifton Suspension Bridge." The photographer's email address follows.
Holder, Robert, photographer