Name/Title
Roller Derby Scene PostcardEntry/Object ID
1998.036.016Description
On the front of the postcard is a roller derby rink with a large crowd; roller derby players in the rink; overlaid on top of that background are two figures; on the left side is a man with a white banner underneath him with his name "Johnny Rosasco" printed in black print within it; on the right side is a woman with a white banner underneath her with her name "Kitty Nehls" printed in black within it; at the bottom of the postcard underneath the images is "A typical scene at the ROLLER DERBY and two of its stars.".
Everything on the back of the postcard is in black print; "Post Card" in large print on the right side next to the postage stamp area which is in the upper right corner; "American Colortype Chicago, U.S.A." is printed down the middle vertically. On the top left-hand side is a paragraph of information about roller derby: "The ROLLER DERBY—America's sensational new sport event, featuring the world's greatest male and female roller skaters. More than 6,000,000 spectators annually acclaim ROLLER DERBY a "Hell on Wheels." ROLLER DERBY visits every important city in the United States.". On the bottom of the left-hand side: "When Buying Skates / Ask for "Official ROLLER DERBY" Skates / At Your Dealer".Collection
PostcardAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
John Chrien