American Theatre Wing Stage Door Canteen- Barney Tobey- Postcard, c. 1940s
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(5 1/2 x 3 1/2 In) This is an original vintage Barney Tobey signed postcard from the 1940s. It shows WWII soldiers and sailors getting a bite to eat at The American Theatre Wing Stage Door Canteen. "Stars of stage, screen, radio, vaudeville and music world's provide food, dancing and entertainment to service men-- all free nightly."
"TUNE-IN! STAGE DOOR CANTEEN- Columbia Network every Friday night, 10:30 to 11:00 Eastern War Time- CORN PRODUCTS REFINING COMPANY producers of-- dextrose sugar - Karo Syrup - Mazola Salad Oil - Linit Starch - Kre-mel Dessert", reads the advertisement printed on the back.
"Louise, these cards cannot be mailed free as they have advertising on them, so, I decided to send them this way, not that I haven't the 1 cent, it's just I'm too lazy to get stamps.", reads the message written on the back.
The postcard is in EXCELLENT condition, light wear at the corner tips.
***Item will be packaged with care in an acid free sleeve, placed between two pieces of cardboard and shipped in a Bubble mailer.***
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"TUNE-IN! STAGE DOOR CANTEEN- Columbia Network every Friday night, 10:30 to 11:00 Eastern War Time- CORN PRODUCTS REFINING COMPANY producers of-- dextrose sugar - Karo Syrup - Mazola Salad Oil - Linit Starch - Kre-mel Dessert", reads the advertisement printed on the back.
"Louise, these cards cannot be mailed free as they have advertising on them, so, I decided to send them this way, not that I haven't the 1 cent, it's just I'm too lazy to get stamps.", reads the message written on the back.
The postcard is in EXCELLENT condition, light wear at the corner tips.
***Item will be packaged with care in an acid free sleeve, placed between two pieces of cardboard and shipped in a Bubble mailer.***
***If you need something SHIPPED FASTER than First Class shipping (2-5 Days) or by a specific date, please contact me and if necessary I'll get you a quote for expedited shipping prices.***
***Vintage and antique items each have a unique history, and are sold exactly as I bought or found them/ They are in “AS FOUND" condition. Due to their unique nature, rarity, and age, all items are sold “AS IS”. ***
THANK YOU for looking!
Questions? Please contact me. Ephemera Obscura
