Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2015.002.002 |
Object Name |
Postcard, Picture |
Collection |
Bricker Collection |
Title |
Rotunda, State Capitol, Columbus, Ohio |
Date |
1915 |
Description |
Color postcard of the Ohio Statehouse rotunda shows the painting "Perry's Victory," the "Lincoln and Soldiers' Monument," several governors' portraits, electric star lights and a hanging electric light. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Peter Bricker / Mt. Vernon / R2 Ohio." It is postmarked "COLUMBUS, OHIO / FEB 15 / 2 PM / 1915" and has a green one-cent stamp. The text reads: "I am sorry to hear that / you are not well. My cold is / better. I got 'G' in one branch & / 'A' in another and have not found / out in others. I guess I will have / to drill Washington's birthday but I / will be at Mt. Liberty Fri. Eve. Write / and let me know how you are. / L.S. Bricker" |
Dimensions |
H-3.5 W-5.5 inches |
Material |
Paper/Ink |
Inscription Location |
Left side |
Inscription Text |
Pub. by Haenlein Bros, Columbus, Ohio. |
Provenance |
This collection of postcards was found in the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board museum collections storage area. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board took over the care of the Statehouse and its collections in 1988. |
Search Terms |
Rotunda |
Subjects |
Capitol buildings Electric lighting Monuments & memorials Paintings Portraits Post cards |