George Lackie envelope note, 15 April 1914
Envelope
Handwritten humorous verse addressed to entertainer Geordie Lackie at the Star Theatre, Maryhill, Glasgow.
Object details
- Object type
- Envelope
- Production date
- Apr 1914
- Dimensions
- 8.6 x 12.0 cm
- Museum number
- 650(26)
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Blank on rear.
Donated by Gwen Whyte, who inherited them from her late aunt, who had been a neighbour of Lackie’s in Balmore Street, Dundee.
Transcription
To the STAR, Maryhill, in Glasgow.
This letter please convey;
Give it to GEORDIE LACKIE
Without the least delay.
But what does any married man
Want with any MARY HILL?
I’ve a mind G.L. your missus to tell –
She’d put you through the mill.