Title:
New National Museum
Object ID:
2008.2.301
Object Name:
Postcard
Collection:
Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection
Date:
08/08/1910
Creator:
Chester Howard (correspondent)
VE Exhibit Label 1:
Front: Colorized image of the National Museum in Washington, D.C.
Back of card:
Postmarked: Washington, DC, AUG 8, 1910, 6—30P
Typed description:
"820.—The New National Museum in the Mall is a massive and dignified structure of granite, 561 x 365 feet in area, being greater than any other Government building except the Capitol. [B.S. Reynolds Co., Washington, D.C.]"
Transcription:
"7.9.10. Have not gone for Portland but hope to in a day or so. I have all my stuff packed and ready for the trip. Am well and having a good time. Hope you all well. Was out to church last night and had a good time. Today was pay—day. You ought to see my new suit. I suppose everybody is growling because of hot weather. Best wishes to you all, ACH. Tell Buster hello."
(To:)
"Mr. W. L. Howard, Clarksville, Arkansas."
Back of card:
Postmarked: Washington, DC, AUG 8, 1910, 6—30P
Typed description:
"820.—The New National Museum in the Mall is a massive and dignified structure of granite, 561 x 365 feet in area, being greater than any other Government building except the Capitol. [B.S. Reynolds Co., Washington, D.C.]"
Transcription:
"7.9.10. Have not gone for Portland but hope to in a day or so. I have all my stuff packed and ready for the trip. Am well and having a good time. Hope you all well. Was out to church last night and had a good time. Today was pay—day. You ought to see my new suit. I suppose everybody is growling because of hot weather. Best wishes to you all, ACH. Tell Buster hello."
(To:)
"Mr. W. L. Howard, Clarksville, Arkansas."
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