Postcard : The suffragette bar. Nothing but ice cream and pretzels. Oh! Joy! 1909
Bartenders
Gender roles
United States--Colorado--Pueblo
This card, Number 4014, is part of a sixteen-card series, featuring attractive women attempting to act as men. In this illustration, a group of women are seated in a bar with a woman bartender. Two men are in the background, looking at a sign that reads "No Trust."
On the verso, the card is addressed to Mrs. Getta Williams 424 Park Street Pueblo, Colorado. The card was never sent, but is dated September 4, 1910. The message reads:
"Dear Auntie / How are you? I am still well yet. So is Howard. Got your card and one from Aunt Jane. Here is a card for Dave in this letter. Will write a letter soon. Send me some more cards. Tell Johnie 2." Continued along the top: "Is the folks still there yet? From M.P. Love to all."
Message continued on front: "School starts the 12 of Sept. so will get my ribbon, if you send it soon enough. Got your card. Send more,
Wellman, Walter
1909
Postcard : The suffragette Studentess. I wanter be a man!!!
Gender roles
Education
Smoking
United States--Colorado--Pueblo
This card, Number 4007, is part of a sixteen-card series, featuring attractive women attempting to act as men. In this illustration, a woman has her feet up on a table, leaning back in a chair and smoking a pipe. She is blowing smoke rings in the shape of diamond rings. There are two flags hanging on the wall with the words "Princesston" and "Yell."
On the verso, the card is address to Mrs. G.M. [Williams?] 424 Park Street Pueblo, Colorado.
The message reads:
"Dear Auntie. Got your card yesterday. I was going to send this card to Fredie and then I thought of you, wanting to get [yours?]. Will you try this. Is the foalk still there yet? Is [Dave's?] card addressed right there? So I will half to close school starts at 12. If you hurry I will get my ribbon four writing. Send some more cards. [Kenneys?] one will do. M.P.
Written along the bottom of the front: "I miss you."
Wellman, Walter
1909