Name/Title
Postcard, PictureEntry/Object ID
1982.945.1Scope and Content
Picture postcard of the Chicago Staff Band. The image depicts a group of men, each dressed in a Salvation Army uniform and holding a brass instrument, seated and standing. A man holding the large drum is sitting on the left side and a small drum is on the right side. The following text is printed in white just under the men: "Stevens Schiller Bldg Chicago" on the left and on the right, "Columbian Eng. Co. Chi.".
The back of the postcard is addressed to Master Geo B Davis, 568 North 52 Ave, Austin, ILL. A green one cent U.S. Postage stamp with an image of Benjamin Franklin in left profile. The postmark is Chicago, ILL / Apr 19 / 6 pm. A message, written in green ink, is on the left side and is signed GHD.Acquisition
Accession
1982.945Source or Donor
UnknownAcquisition Method
Found in CollectionCredit Line
Central Territory Museum CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Postcard, PictureNomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Chicago Staff BandPerson or Organization
Broughton, William F.Person or Organization
Fynn, John TRelated Entries
Notes
2025.41.1Notes
2025.1.173Notes
2025.43.1
