In Memoriam Prosperity McKinley Postcard

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Front: Copyright: McKinley Museum; Origsize: 5 1/4 x 3 1/8 inches; Origformat: Artifact
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Copyright: McKinley Museum; Origsize: 5 1/4 x 3 1/8 inches; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

In Memoriam Prosperity McKinley Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1080

Scope and Content

This item is a 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. It features a black border and the words, "In Memoriam September 14th, 1901." There is text written on the front and back of the postard. The postcard is addressed to Adelaide Schockey in Wheeling, West Virginia. It is from Emilie [Kreutzburg]. The text on the front reads, "Dear Adelaide I am here in Wheeling with Grandma Schockey Yours Emilie K." On the back, there is an ink postage stamp for Wheeling, W. VA. There is also a green paper one cent stamp with Benjamin Franklin on it.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL