Name/Title
Perth Amboy Arena PostcardEntry/Object ID
2001.027.002Description
The front of the postcard is a black and white photograph exterior shot of the rink; at the top is "One Of "America On Wheels" Chain of Rinks, Perth Amboy, N.J." in black print.
Everything printed on the back is in black: across the top: "A Local View / Post Card" with a rose in between the sets of words; down the middle: "The Mayrose Co. Publishers New York"; two sections: "Message Here" and "Address Here". Green and white one cent George Washington postage stamp in the upper right-hand corner. Black circular stamp with information regarding when and where this postcard was sent: "Perth Amboy, N.J. / Jul 26 / 1130 AM / 1944". Handwritten note, in pencil, on left-hand side: "Haven't been skating — but have done practically everything else I could. Will be home soon — save some summer for me. Love, Paula.". Handwriting, in pencil, on right-hand side: "Mr & Mrs Wm Toussaint / Dannemora NY".Collection
PostcardAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
John Mongrella