McKinley's Tomb, Canton, Ohio Postcard

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

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

Name/Title

McKinley's Tomb, Canton, Ohio Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1111

Scope and Content

This item is a colored postcard with a drawing of President McKinley's tomb in Canton, Ohio. The tomb is covered in ivy and has american flag bunting draped over the door. There are decorative plants in front of the tomb. This tomb was the original tomb of President McKinley before his body was moved to the Canton memorial after construction. Backside printed in orangish red lettering. No. A/10817 Published by The American News Company New York, Leipzig, Berlin. One cent postage required for domestic mailing. Leipzig Berlin Dresden Litho-Chrome Trademark Germany.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL