Service Flag Dedication | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society

Postcard

Service Flag Dedication

Service Flag Dedication | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society
Text on front reads: "Service Flag Dedication, Schleisingerville, Wis." The people of the town and uniformed nurses are watching as the soldiers are standing at attention for the dedication of the service flag, held by a man on the left. Many people are holding American flags and the automobiles and powers poles are decorated with patriotic banners. The name of the town was changed to Slinger in 1921.
DESCRIPTION
Text on front reads: "Service Flag Dedication, Schleisingerville, Wis." The people of the town and uniformed nurses are watching as the soldiers are standing at attention for the dedication of the service flag, held by a man on the left. Many people are holding American flags and the automobiles and powers poles are decorated with patriotic banners. The name of the town was changed to Slinger in 1921.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:149017
Creation Date: 11 01 1918
Creator Name:Seidl, Joseph F.
City:Slinger
County:Washington
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Genre:Postcard
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 2744
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Divided back. 2¢ stamp. #1358. Real Photo Postcard.
SUBJECTS
Automobiles
Buildings
Trees
Clothing and dress
Flags
Streets
Women
Dresses
Hats
Suits (Clothing)
Uniforms
Central business districts
Cities and towns
Sidewalks
Nurses
Military uniforms
Soldiers
Weapons
World War, 1914-1918
Children
Crowds
Men
Outdoor photography

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