Shoeshine boy

Name/Title

Shoeshine boy

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.2709

Description

Postcard depicting a cartoon of a shoeshine boy polishing a woman’s shoes. The caption reads, ‘Ain’t it a shame to take the money?’ The message on the front reads, ‘Would You?, J. R. C.’ The card is addressed to Mr. John W. Hattrick, 2012 Latona Street, Southwest Station, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Collection

Postcard Collection

Made/Created

Date made

September 13, 1906

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

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair