| Summary: | Colorized photographic view of the Fine Arts Room, World War Memorial Building located at the Alabama State Department Of Archives And History in Montgomery, AL. Large room with three glass cases. Each case contains items of great historical significance. Several historical portraits are hanging on the walls in this room. Divided back postcard. Printed on front: 'The Fine Arts Room, World War Memorial Bldg.' Printed on back: 'The cabinets shown here, from right to left, contain: (1) The silver service presented by the people of the State to the U. S. Battleship "Alabama" in 1902, and now the property of the State in exchange for a service presneted to the new battership "Alabama" in 1942; (2) Coronation robe worn by Miss Margaret Lyons of Mobile, now Mrs. Augustine Meaher, Jr., as Queen of the Mardi Gras Carnival in 1935; (3) Some of the golden wedding (1916) presents of the Senior U. S. Senate John H. Bankhead and his wife, presented to the State by their daughter, Mrs. B. Owens. The roomalso contains a number of historical portraits by early American painters. Alabama State Department Of Archives And History in Montgomery, ALa., 22227N, Made in U. S. A. By E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee. Wis. - (GBB)'
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