Accession No
6605
Brief Description
postcard depicting “Trip to Mars by Aeroplane” amusement park ride, Luna Park, U.S.A., early 20th century
Origin
U.S.A.; New York; Coney Island
Maker
Luna Park
Class
ephemera; astronomy
Earliest Date
1910
Latest Date
1946
Inscription Date
Material
Paper (cardboard)
Dimensions
140mm [height] x 87mm [width]
Special Collection
Provenance
Donated by an individual on or before 14/05/2013.
Inscription
Trip to Mars, Luna Park.
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y.
Description Notes
Postcard depicting “Trip to Mars by Aeroplane” amusement park ride, Luna Park, U.S.A., early 20th century.
Postcard depicting the “Trip to Mars by Aeroplane” amusement park ride at Coney Island’s Luna Park. The coloured illustration shows the ‘landing station’, populated with visitors queueing for the ride. The other side gives space for communication and for addressing the postcard, as well as a stamp.
Illustration is a little worn in places from folding, edges are abraded. Back of the postcard is yellowing slightly. Top right corner is ripping across a dog-ear fold. Otherwise in good condition.
References
Events
Description
This postcard depicts the facade of the ‘Trip to Mars by Aeroplane’ ride at Luna Park on Coney Island. The ride ‘A Trip to the Moon’ was transformed into the Mars ride in 1912 when Luna Park owner Frederic Thompson went bankrupt and the park reopened under different management. Riders rode an aeroplane up to Mars, before disembarking and touring the planet with guides.
14/01/2016
Created by: Rosanna Evans on 14/01/2016
FM:47123
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