Picture postcard of the Roger Williams University President's Mansion
- Photograph by
- Lay Brothers Photography, American, 1911 - 1928
- Subject of
- Roger Williams University, American, 1866 - 1929
- Date
- 1911-1928
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (8.9 x 14 cm)
- Description
- An unsent picture postcard of the Roger Williams University President's Mansion in Nashville, Tennessee. The postcard is in color and captures the red brick, two-story mansion with red roofing. The front entrance has steps to walk up to the door and there are two balconies on the back, one on each story. In the far background, on the right, is a water feature. The mansion has a few saplings around it. There are stains on the front and back. On the front of the postcard, at the bottom, is black text. On the lower left corner is [LAY BROS, PHOTO] and in the center [PRESIDENT’S MANSION / Roger Williams University, Nashville, Tenn.]. The back of the postcards are unused with [PRIVATE POST CARD] printed in black at the top and black spaces under [CORRESPONDENCE] on the left and [ADDRESS] on the right. In the upper right corner is a [STAMP / HERE] stamp.
- Place depicted
- Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- picture postcards
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.36.70.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.