A black and white postcard of a man holding a violin, the postcard announces the exhibit Bisbee 1880-1920: The Photographers View at Cochise Fine Art Gallery. The back caption on the left reads: “The Board of Directors of the Bisbee Council on the Arts & Humanities, Inc. and The Board of Directors of Cochise Fine Arts, Inc. take pleasure in inviting their members to a special preview opening of the new exhibition. BISBEE 1880 -1920: THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S VIEW Friday evening 8:00 P.M. December 12, 1980 Music by Ray Friendly at Cochise Fine Arts Gallery 21 Subway, Old Bisbee $6.00 per family includes a 40-page catalogue with 24 B/W photos, a handsome panoramic photo poster, and two complimentary cocktails. Proceeds benefit both organizations. The postcard was sent by Cochise Fine Arts, Incorporated, Post Office Box 1783, Bisbee AZ 85603 to Raphael Ropek and Elizabeth Thornton Bisbee, AZ 85603. The area reserved for a stamp has the caption: “Non-Profit Organization Permit #8 Bisbee, Arizona” Betsy Thornton collection.

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