Name/Title
Exposition Rink PostcardEntry/Object ID
1997.000.641Description
The front of the postcard has a black and white photograph featuring three roller skating men; the men are posed as if they are just about to take off skating; above the men is "Now Racing At Exposition Rink. / Kentucky Ave. & Boardwalk." and below them is "J. Woodworth. / A. Launay. / H. Colston"; each of the names corresponds to one of the skaters.
Faded black print on the back of the postcard: "Post Card" in large print at the top and two sections labeled as "Correspondence Here" and "Name and Address Here"; green and white George Washington 1 cent postage stamp in top right corner; black circular stamp with information about when and where this postcard was sent: "Atlantic City, N.J. / Sep 1 / 2:30 PM / 1917". Some of the handwriting on the back of the postcard is missing as tape, or some other adhesive, was most likely placed on the back and once it was removed, so was a layer of paper. Handwriting in the "Correspondence" section: "Hello Fred / ...better just received(?)...have fear race...ere two weeks. I am skating better [unsure what this word is] & have for a time(?) with(?) you safe(?) regards to all Pal Joe(?)". Most of the handwritten recipient address is missing: "Mr..../392.../Milwaukee Wis".Collection
PostcardAcquisition
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