Name/Title
Bob-Lo Island Park PostcardEntry/Object ID
1980.007.050Description
The front of the postcard is a photogelatine engraving of a roller skating rink; the picture shows many roller skaters on the rink floor; rink is open-air with green grass in the background; below the image is "Roller Skating Rink, Bob-Lo Island Park, Canada.—7." in black print.
Everything printed on the back is in black: at the top: "Post Card" in large print; down the middle, vertically: "Photogelatine Engraving Co., Limited Ottawa" with the logo of the copy at the bottom, in the center; postage stamp area in the upper right-hand corner is mostly obscured with just "Made in Canada" peeking out at the bottom of the area. Black circular stamp with information regarding when and where this postcard was sent is mostly obscured with "Amherstbu..." being the only print visible. Handwriting is in black ink. Handwriting on left-hand side: "We are having a swell time on the Island - was roller skating & here(?). It was a boat trip to the island & what a relief from the heat. Norma & Earle". Handwriting on right-hand side: "Mr. Nellie Pallam(?) / 608 Texas Ave. / San Antonio Texas".Collection
PostcardAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Paul J. Gilbert