Name/Title
Postcard to Harry L. George from J. E. StandleyEntry/Object ID
Q1430.635.131LDescription
Postcard to Harry L. George from J. E. Standley inquiring about a “genuine Shanda Indian Hat” from Alaska. Vol II pg. 131L
The face of the postcard "Ye Olde Curiosity Shop" displays intricate decorations and a variety of items on display. The shopfront is adorned with colorful totem poles featuring expressive carvings and artwork. Two massive whale jawbones are prominently placed at the entrance. Various curiosities and artifacts are showcased in the windows and on the walls, creating a sense of wonder and adventure. Several people stand near and around the shop, dressed in early 20th-century clothing. There is signage indicating that it’s an "Alaskan Curio Shop" and touted as "the most unique shop in the world."
The body of the postcard reads:
Your inquiry rec'd, a genuine Sharma Indian Hat of the old make 3 rings for 3 Generations of their History are worth $35.00 in Alaska, and I really don't know if I could get one unless by a lucky chance. Coats are scarce and 8.00 net is bottom.
It is postmarked Seattle, Washington, dated December 24, 1911, with a green one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring the profile of Benjamin FranklinSubject
J. E. Standley
Seattle, Washington
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
Sharma Indian HatSubject Person/Organization
Harry L. George Collection
