Name/Title
Prosperity McKinley PostcardEntry/Object ID
2010.1.1079Scope and Content
Postcard with one black and white image of President McKinley in an oval with the word, "Prosperity," an image of the White House, a sun, a bridge, the Capitol building, State of Liberty, an eagle carrying a flag, and flowers. There is text written on the front and back of the postcard. The postcard is addressed to Adelaide Schockey in Wheeling, West Virginia. It is from Emilie [Kreutzburg]. The text on the front reads, "My dear Adelaide I thank you very much for the pretty souvenir card It is very interesting Love to all and especially to you Emilie Kreutzburg. This is one of our latest cards." On the back, there are two ink postage stamps, one for Wheeling and one for Chicago, Illinois. There is also a green paper stamp one cent stamp with Benjamin Franklin on it.Collection
BechtelAcquisition
Accession
2010.1Source or Donor
Mr. BechtelAcquisition Method
Gift/PurchaseCredit Line
BECHTEL