Title

Black-and-White Photograph of Tom Mix with Postage Stamps, 1928 and 2010

Creation Date

1928
2010

Count

1

Description

White wood frame with black-and-white photograph and postage stamp.

Photograph shows 2 men and a car, with one man wearing a cowboy outfit and the other wearing a sherrif uniform. Caption says, "Tom Mix and Deputy Sheriff Bert Thies. Robbinsdale 'Goodwill Days,' 1928." Back includes a sticker that says,  "Diane's Custom Framing, 1750 7th St. NW., New Brighton, MN 55112, Diane Jacobson McGee" with a phone number and email address.

Postage stamp shows a color painting of a man wearing a white cowboy hat and red handkerchief over the name "Tom Mix." Caption says. "Tom Mix (1880 - 1940) made his movie deput in 1909 and by thge 1920s was one of the most popular stars of silent Westerns. In his action-packed movies, this silver screen cowboy displayed athleticism, fearlessness, and expert riding and roping abilities as he chased down villains and rescued damsels in distress."

Envelope attached to back with handwritten note that says, "Original stamp, 49 cents USA. One other original stamp on front of mat. 2010."

Original stamp taped to wax paper with the stamp caption printed on the back.

Enlarged paper photocopy of the front of the stamp.

Enlarged paper photography of the front of the stamp plus the back on the stamp.

1201.001.555_a = Framed photo with stamp.
1201.001.555_b = Envelope.
1201.001.555_c = Loose original stamp.
1201.001.555_d = Photocopy of front of stamp.
1201.001.555_e = Photocopy of front and back of stamp.