George Lackie envelope note, 11 March 1914, page 2

Reverse of a worn envelope addressed to entertainer Geordie Lackie. The envelope is sealed with a triangular flap and bears a circular Montrose postmark dated 11 March 1914. The paper is creased, torn along the edges, and discoloured with age. — George Lackie envelope note, 11 March 1914, page 2. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Handwritten postcard bearing a humorous Scots poem addressed to Geordie Lackie, the “Piper o’ Dundee.” The card is postmarked Dundee and features a red King George V one-penny stamp, with the verse written across the entire reverse side in black ink. — George Lackie envelope note, 11 March 1914, page 1. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

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Envelope

This worn envelope was mailed from Dundee to entertainer Geordie Lackie during an engagement at the Palace in Montrose. The reverse bears the Montrose receiving postmark dated 11 March 1914.

Object details

Object type: Envelope
Production date: Mar 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.

Associated stories

Geordie Lackie: The Ragtime Bagpipe Man