George Lackie envelope note, 08 April 1914, page 1
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Envelope
Addressed to entertainer Geordie Lackie at the Empire Theatre, Musselburgh, this postcard contains a humorous verse praising his talent.
Object details
- Object type
- Envelope
- Production date
- Apr 1914
- Dimensions
- 8.0 x 13.7 cm
- Museum number
- 650(26)
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Donated by Gwen Whyte, who inherited them from her late aunt, who had been a neighbour of Lackie’s in Balmore Street, Dundee.
Transcription
At the “EMPIRE” MUSSELBURGH.
Where the show is simply grand;
Give this to GEORDIE LACKIE
He’s a Star of Empire Brand!
At a strathspey, pibroch, slogan,
At a Hielant mairch, or reel,
Or ony rag-time number:
Wi’ his bag-pipes he’s a de’il