Postcard

1957.287.0141

1957.287.0141

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

1957.287.0141

Description

Pie Eating Contest, 1909, Rawlins, Wyoming Update July 2011: Color print on post card paper. Image of a row of young boys holding flat pans in their hands. A man stands at the far end of the row in a brown suit & straw hat with dark band. Behind the row of boys are lines of men, possibly on risers. Printed on bottom border in black: "Pie Eating Contest, Rawlins, Wyo., '09" Pub by P. H. Healy, Rawlins, Wyo. Printed on back in brown: "POSTCARD" "This space may be used for Correspondence" "For Address Only" A green stamp with: "US Postage One Cent" and a profile picture of Benjamin Franklin. In black on back is addressed to: Mr. George H. Banks, Box 97, Soda Springs, Idaho" message: "May 29/10 Mr dear brother and sister.... with love from your brother Earl" Postmark in black circle: "Rawlins, Wyo. May 30 5 pm" Good condition. Accretion, creased, edges & corners worn & bent.

Collection

Photograph Collection