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George Lackie envelope note, 23 March 1914, page 2

Reverse of a worn paper envelope with a handwritten note reading “If not found return to” above a printed return-address label: “39, Perth Road, Dundee.” Creases, folds, and surface wear are visible across the envelope.
George Lackie envelope note, 23 March 1914., page 2. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Handwritten postcard addressed to Geordie Lackie at the Pavilion Theatre, Saltcoats. The card contains a humorous rhyming verse about the performer’s comic songs and bagpipe melodies, with a red King George V one-penny stamp and circular postal cancellation mark.
George Lackie envelope note, 23 March 1914, page 1 Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

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Envelope

Affixed to the reverse of an envelope sent to George Lackie, this printed label gives the address 39 Perth Road, Dundee and is accompanied by the handwritten instruction, “If not found return to”.

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.

Transcription

If not found return to

39, PERTH ROAD,
DUNDEE.

 

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