Postcard

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2023.52.526

Description

Metallic postcard showing a wooden shoe full of flowers and a boat at sea. Has an American Red Cross Christmas Seal on back, dated 1910. Used, divided back, postmarked St. Louis, MO, December 20, 1910. Handwritten message on back reads, "Dear Lena. I received your card & letter. Have been out of the city so much that I lose track of everything. Took care of Jr. Hisey not long ago was quite sick. Didn't call at S.B.S. They have a porch on the north & east sides of the house now. Are you on the look out for Santa? Sincerely, S.H. Reiz." Mailed to Miss Lena Weith. 408 Madison St. Jefferson City. MO.

Collection

Donato "Dan" Ruggiero Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Tuberculosis

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in