Mr. and Mrs. George W. Polk Jr.

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20040910

Description

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Polk, Junior are playing chess at the home of his mother, Mrs. Adelaide Roe Polk. The couple has had a round-world romance. They began their acquaintance in Manila, Philippines. They were later married in Paris, France the day war was declared. Mr. Polk bought the antique ivory chess set from a man in Shanghai, China. Mrs. Polk is sitting on a armchair, dressed in a blouse, pinstripe blazer and matching skirt. Mr. Polk is wearing a double breasted striped suit. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, February 5, 1940.

Archival Date

1940-02-03

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1100

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Polk, George W., Jr.; Polk, George W., Jr. (Mrs.); Polk, Adelaide Rose (Mrs.); Chess; Couples; Theater--Production and direction