Name/Title
Chicago Gold Cup Skates / Empire Roller Rink PostcardEntry/Object ID
2004.036.022Description
The front of the postcard is a color illustration that includes many different objects; there are two tall white "Chicago Gold Cup" skating boots with bright blue wheels and toe stops; there is a golden box with a medal and ribbon design labeled as "Chicago Gold Cup" with a cup in the middle of the medal; on the ground is a white envelope that has "Warranty Enclosed" printed on it in black; a variety of skating tools such as wrenches, screws, and extra wheels; little yellow bag with a blue design on it that mimics the design on the box; behind one of the skates is blue fabric; bright red background.
Everything on the back of the postcard is printed in black: top of left-hand side: "The CHICAGO "Gold Cup" skate — A precision-engineered skate designed for the better skater. This beautiful skate is typical of the great change and improvement in the wonderful sport of roller skating. / © Chicago Roller Skate Co."; middle of left-hand side: "Roller Skating is Fun / on Top Quality Skates! / Roller skates are a perfect gift for all occasions. Give fun — give health — give satisfaction. Buy roller skates from a rink operator—he is an expert!"; bottom of left-hand side: "Empire Roller Rink / 1305 East Highway 40, Columbia, Mo. / Phone 3-7375"; up the middle: "Plastichrome® Photo-Matic Corp., Chicago, Ill."; at the top, in the middle: "P35567"; right-hand side: "Post Card" with a postage stamp area in the upper right-hand corner.Collection
PostcardAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Bill Scammell