George Lackie envelope note, 14 January 1914
Envelope
This handwritten postcard contains a humorous Scots verse addressed to Geordie Lackie, known as the “Piper o’ Dundee.” Mailed from Dundee to Forfar, the poem playfully celebrates and pokes fun at Lackie’s reputation as a travelling bagpiper and local entertainer.
Object details
- Object type
- Envelope
- Production date
- Jan 1914
- Dimensions
- 8.0 x 13.6 cm
- Museum number
- 650(26)
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Blank on reverse.
Donated by Gwen Whyte, who inherited them from her late aunt, who had been a neighbour of Lackie’s in Balmore Street, Dundee.
Transcription
Tak’ this awa’ tae FARFAR [Forfar]
Whaur the fouk on bridies feed
The toon that stands upon a rock –
The rock o’ Peter Reid:
To LACKIE at the PALACE
Of pictures, bricht & fair;
God help the fouk o’ Farfar
When he blaws his win’ bag there
For when here, he brocht the hoose doon
A’ that werna hurtit ran
And there’s cash or compensation
Wanted aff that bag-pipe man.