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George Lackie envelope note, 08 April 1914, page 2

Reverse of a well-worn paper envelope with crossed triangular flaps and faint postal cancellation marks. A circular Musselburgh postmark is visible on the right-hand side, with creases, stains, and signs of age across the surface.
George Lackie envelope note, 08 April 1914, page 2. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Handwritten postcard addressed to Geordie Lackie at the Empire Theatre, Musselburgh, featuring a humorous verse praising his music hall performances and bagpipe playing. The card bears a red King George V one-penny stamp and Dundee postal cancellation marks.
George Lackie envelope note, 08 April 1914, page 1. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

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Envelope

This envelope formed part of a letter sent to Scottish music hall performer Geordie Lackie during an engagement at the Empire Theatre, Musselburgh. The reverse bears a Musselburgh postmark and preserves evidence of the postal networks that connected touring entertainers with admirers across Scotland.

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

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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.

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