Name/Title
PostcardEntry/Object ID
1962.398.0042Description
From Bert's boys to Aunt Sale Clark. Everett--8 years, Russell--7 years, Melvin--2 years, Elmer--5 years.
Update 2008: Black and white print. Studio portrait. Printed on postcard paper .Image of four children seated on and standing behind an ornate wicker chair. Painted backdrop behind and patterned rug under foot. Four boys. Youngest boy is perched on the wide arm of the chair at left. He is dressed in a long white dress with 3/4 sleeves and lace trim. There is a white bow in his hair and he is barefoot one boy is standing behind the chair with his left fist resting on the back; he has on a white shirt and a patterned scarf tied in a bow at the neck. Boy at center front is seated with his right arm behind the youngest boy. his hand resting on little boy's left shoulder . He wears black tights, medium colored knickers, white shirt and bow tie and high top lace-up shoes. Fourth boy is seated on the chair at right. he is dressed in a white knickers suit with wide ruffle collar on jacket, white shirt, black tights and high top lace-up shoes. His feet do not touch the ground.
Printed on back in black ink: "Post Card" "For Message" "For Address Only" [square with "Artur" As Sides] "Place Stamp Here".
Written on back in black ink: " To Aunt Sale Clark." "From Bert's boys." "Russell 7 yrs" [standing] "Everett 8 yrs" [sitting at center] "Melvin 2 yrs" [sitting on arm of chair] "Elmer 5 yrs" [seated at right].
Written on back in pencil: "Merry Xmas and New year." No stamp or postmark.
Slight corner damage. Slightly soiled. Spot at center of image. Slightly scuffed. Slight silvering in dark areas.Collection
Photograph Collection