Name/Title
Hofman Roller Rink PostcardEntry/Object ID
1983.075.004Description
The front of the postcard is a black and white photograph of the interior of the rink; people are roller skating in the photo; in the lower right-hand corner is a white plaque-like shape with "Hofman Roller Rink / Mentor on the Lake, Ohio" in black print within it; above this shape is "21490" in white writing.
Everything printed on the back is in black: left-hand side, vertically: "Pub. by Bresnahan Studios, 2131 Deerfield Pl., Cinti., O."; up the middle: "Silvercraft—Made by Dexter Press, Pearl River, N.Y."; right-hand side: "Post Card" in large print with "This Space for Address Only" underneath it; lines for writing. Green and white 1 cent Statue of Liberty postage stamp in the upper right-hand corner with the text "United States of America / Industry - Agriculture / For Defense / Postage Cent" on it. Black circular stamp with information regarding when and where this postcard was sent: "Painesville Ohio / Jan 28 / 230 PM / 1942". Large pink stamped text on left-hand side: at the top: "Jan 28 1942"; at the bottom: "Chas. E. Brass / R.D.1 Mentor, Ohio.". Handwritten note in black ink on left-hand side: "Your name noted on each of sticker. May have the pleasure of trading with you sticker for sticker. / Yours truly, Chas. E Brass". Handwriting, in black ink, on right-hand side: "Will Thomas / 718 Willow St / Scranton - Ca.".Collection
PostcardAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
William D. Thomas