Postcard

Archive

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2022.37.12

Scope and Content

A postcard with a picture of a woman's face inside a heart shape, attached to a wooden door with large black hinges. Written below is "May the hinges of friendship never grow rusty." It is postmarked Mar 14, 1908. It is addressed to Miss Edna Buzzard, St. Joseph, Mo. from Retta C. It is written in blue ink and contains a 1¢ stamp in the upper right-hand corner

Context

Dear Edna, Was glad to get your card and I know you were feeling good. I am pretty well. Give my kindest regards to Lola and the other girls. I am still looking for a message from there. ????? weather now makes me want to make garden. Write again soon. With love from Reeta C. c/o Ensworth Hospital

Collection

POSTCARDS

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Postcard, Picture

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Archive Details

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

3½" x 5½"