Picture postcard of the Chicago Staff Band. A group of men, wearing band uniforms and holding a brass instrument, are seated and standing. A man holding the bass drum is sitting on the right side and a small drum is on the left side of the group. The large drum has The Salvation Army crest with the eagle and crossed flags and The Salvation Army Territorial HDQRS Staff Band printed on the drumhead.
The back of the postcard has a green U.S. postage one cent stamp with an image of Benjamin Franklin in left profile. It is postmarked Winfield Kans / Jul 31 6PM. The postcard is addressed to Lieut. L. Esperson / 1300 Walnut St. / Kansas City MO. The message is dated July 31/10 and has a brief message from Capt WLS.
