Postcard, Bob Burns; characters Aunt Boo and Grandpa Snazzy,
Object number1977.129.11
Datec. 1935
MediumPaper, ink
Dimensions3 7/16 x 5 3/8 in. (8.8 x 13.7 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
Bob Burns was born on August 2, 1890, in Greenwood, Arkansas, and grew up in Van Buren, Arkansas. He was a musical comedian who starred in radio programs and in movies from 1930 to 1947. He had two radio shows – “The Arkansas Traveler” and “The Bob Burns Show." He appeared in 10 movies. In addition to his work in radio and in movies, he wrote a weekly newspaper column for sixteen years. He was also the inventor of the musical instrument the bazooka, which includes a long pipe and a funnel and that functions as a crude trombone. Burns died February 2, 1956.
Black and white postcard featuring photo of man and woman standing near crude wooden structure with metal roof. Woman in bonnet and dress holds a basket of fabric dolls, while bearded man holds several gourds. Wash pan, towels, and barrel shown outside structure. Caption reads, "Aunt Boo and Grandpa Snazzy with their play-things. Van Buren ARK, home of Bob Burns." Uncirculated.
Status
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