Postcard

2008.1008.1.209-1

2008.1008.1.209-1

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2008.1008.1.209

Description

Black & white print card & one scanned copy of grave marker of Jim Baker. The stone is on a cement square pad with smaller tiered stone above & an upright stone with multi sided top with engraving on sides showing. Engraved on marker: "Here lies Jim Baker Born in Illinois Dec 8, 1819 Died May 15, 1888?" Written on bottom in white on original negative: "Jim Baker Grave Alexander's Studio" Printed on back in black: "Photo Post Card" "Address" "Kodak Paper" with dashed line around: "Place Stamp Here" On white adhesive tag in pencil: "Jim Baker" An "X" in red. Good condition. Emulsion impacted, fingerprint, scratched. On back, paper scuffed on left edge, accretion on right, soiled. Copy. Written on back: "Jim Baker Grave - 18" "Page 14" Size 3 1/2 x 4 7/8" Good condition.

Collection

Photograph Collection