Had a Swell Time Here Will Be Home Soon [BSA Postcard, 1947-52]
Descriptive Object
Identifier:
OBJ.N.2023.116.1
Description
A postcard that is part of collection OBJ.N.2023.111. It was printed by National Supply Service and copyright 1947 by the Boy Scouts of America. Its postage rate of one cent indicates a manufacture date no later than January 1, 1952. The front depicts a cartoon of a Boy Scout shaking hands with a black bear, with a line of other woodland creatures behind it, all smiling anthropomorphically at the boy. The caption reads, "Had a Swell time here will be Home Soon." Connection to Old Town, Maine unclear.