George Lackie envelope note, 07 July 1915
Envelope
Addressed to Geordie Lackie at the Tivoli Theatre in Edinburgh, this envelope features a handwritten verse celebrating his stage persona and bagpipe performances.
Object details
- Object type
- Envelope
- Production date
- Jul 1915
- Dimensions
- 9.2 x 11.8 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
To
Geordie Lackie: in a hurry.
The Tivoli, Gorgie, Edinburgh:
Where on the stage in tartan “rags”
He struts about & blaws his bag
Lov’st thou a “turn” – a ripping guid yin?
Then hear G.L. “The Schᵗh Comedian” too
The Pictures, I hear folks say
Are fresh & fair & all O.K.