George Lackie postcard, 02 February 1914, page 2
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Postcard
Letter to Geordie Lackie, 2 February 1914
Object details
- Object type
- Postcard
- Production date
- Feb 1914
- Dimensions
- 8.6 x 13.7 cm
- Museum number
- 650(26)
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
This handwritten letter was sent to Scottish entertainer Geordie Lackie while appearing at the Queen’s Picture House.
Donated by Gwen Whyte, who inherited them from her late aunt, who had been a neighbour of Lackie’s in Balmore Street, Dundee.
Transcription
2/2/14
Dear Geordie / Jock
Met Mac. the other day &
was sorry I was not loaded
had nothing to defend my-
self with. You know how
he gets at you when you are
unarmed & defenceless. We
were speaking about cinemas
& he says “I believe they are
very busy in the January”.
“What at?” I asked innocently.
“Why” he says “at Mac-
indoe’s. Lots of pigeons
there now I believe” says
he & a Blackie not far
away either. But I hope
Hawkhills them all.
I made a grab for him but
he was off & flew. Good luck
at the Queen’s & may your bag-
pipes never earn enough. But it
is awfully windy just now, isn’t it?