Details
Writing on the back of a postcard with a studio portrait of two unidentified African American women in nurse uniforms on the other side. The handwritten correspondence, "Dear Betty Jean. This is the uniform we wore in 1900's Since you cherish antique photos-you must have this for your collection. Imagine you in hi button shoes & the long dress to the floor--!! You've come a long way Betty. If I find any more pictures, I'll send them. Love your pen pal. W.P." The address, "Nurse -- Betty Jean Kirtley, c/o Waldo Antiques, 225 West 75th St., Kansas City Mo."
Date Published
1904
1918
Subjects
Subjects, Geographic
Notes
No date; likely between 1904 and 1918
Picture postcard; includes handwritten correspondence on back.
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Extent Of Original
1 photograph : black and white print ; 14 x 9 cm
Source File
umkc_lsc_hobley_photo-223_b.tif
Physical Location
LaBudde Special Collections
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