Times Square, New York City

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Times Square, New York City
verso, Times Square, New York City

Object Details

Description

Real photo postcard of Times Square, New York City; stamped and postmarked. Sent to "Hal" at The Cordova in Washington DC on Florida Avenue. Postmarked from NY, NY, 1942.

On verso in black ink, "Dear Hal. I always think of you when I go this way! Wonder why? Have had a fine trip but am ready to go home to see you all again & get back on the Cau[?] job, etc. Look for me Nov. 3rd which is Election Day here but Alas! I can [?] cast a vote (for Dewey) this year."

Gene Raymond and Ann Sothern are advertised in a movie called “Smartest Girl in Town,” released November 1936. Also depicted Astor Hotel, Claridge Hotel and Lowes State. Signs for Planters Peanuts, Coca Cola, Chevrolet, Benny Fields, Chin's (restaurant). Copyright Foto Seal.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

after 1936

circa 1936

after 1907

ID Number

1988.3101.0011

nonaccession number

1988.3101

catalog number

1988.3101.0011

Object Name

real photo postcard

Physical Description

paper (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 3 1/2 in x 5 in; 8.89 cm x 12.7 cm

Associated Place

United States: New York, New York City

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-d4a7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1889991