Name/Title
America on Wheels PostcardEntry/Object ID
1985.064.003Description
The front of the postcard includes a 3x3 grid of illustrations; 8 out of the 9 rectangles in the grid as illustrations of rinks in a variety of cities throughout New Jersey; the bottom middle rectangle has the America on Wheels logo printed in black and white; at the top of the postcard is "America on Wheels" in big black print. Circa 1950.
Everything printed on the back of the postcard is in blue. Big stain on the back of the postcard that obscures some of the print as well as a black circular stamp with the information about when and where the postcard was sent. Text in blue print that can be made out: "Post Card" in large print on right side; down the middle, vertically(second half can be read): "Baumann, 216 W. 18th Street New York, N.Y."; top left-hand corner: "America On Wheels / Rinks of Streamlined Beauty / Executive Offices / Boulevard & 62nd St., Bayonne NJ / Phone Bayonne..."; green and white 1 cent postage stamp in top right corner of the Statue of Liberty with the text "Industry Agriculture For Defense" on it. Handwritten note on left-hand side: "Dear James: I saw your name on the back of a sticker. If you care to trade with me please write and let me know. / Ted Ludha(???) 27 Chrome St.(?) Cartert(?), N.J.". There is also the address of the recipient in handwriting: "James Collanile(?) / 20 First Place / Brooklyn, N.J.".Collection
PostcardAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Harvey & Theresa Rice