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George Lackie envelope note, 12 June 1914, page 2

Reverse of a small envelope with triangular flap folds and a circular postmark reading “BROXBURN, WEST LOTHIAN” dated 13 June 1914. The envelope is lightly worn and discoloured with age, and the postmark confirms its arrival in Broxburn following posting from Dundee.
George Lackie envelope note, 12 June 1914, page 2. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Reverse side of a postcard postmarked Dundee, 12 June 1914, with two green halfpenny stamps and a handwritten rhyming message mentioning performer Geordie Lackie and a picturedrome in Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. The message is written diagonally across the card in black ink.
George Lackie envelope note, 12 June 1914, page 1. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

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Envelope

Envelope addressed to Broxburn
Posted Dundee to Broxburn, June 1914

Object details

Object type
Envelope
Production date
Jun 1914
Dimensions
8.5 x 12.0 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.

Transcription

BROXBURN
WEST LOTHIAN
5.30 PM
13 JUN 14

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