Name/Title
Moulton's Rollerdrome PostcardEntry/Object ID
1980.007.028Description
The front of the postcard is a color illustration of the exterior of the rink; the rink has a bright blue roof that is contrasted against the large blue sky; in front of the rollerdrome looks to be a ride for kids; at the top, in the center is a white rectangle with " "The Rink of a Million Crystals" / Moulton's Rollerdrome / Rush City, Minn." in black print within it.
Everything printed on the back is in black print: down, the middle, vertically: "Pub. by The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa."; at the top, in the center: "17,852F"; right-hand side: "Post Card" in large print. Red and white two cents postage stamp in the upper right-hand corner. Black stamp in the upper right-hand corner that says "Mail Early for Christmas". Black circular stamp in the top, center that has information regarding when and where this postcard was sent: "Minneapolis Minn. / Dec 9 / 430 PM / 1955".
All handwriting is done is blue, presumably pen, ink. On the left-hand side, at the top is "12-9-55". Handwritten note on left-hand side is partially obscured: "Hi!! /...ever come(?) here. Received your letter thanks a million, Paul. All it...now here. See you May sometime, Best...somel(?)...Jenny Vista(?)". Handwriting on right-hand side: "Mr & Mrs Paul Gilbert / 1744 Blackstone Ave. / Fresno, Calif.".Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Paul J. Gilbert