Auxiliary Handstamp

Object Details

Description

Postmarking device last used in post office at Salem, VA, 1890; "SALEM VA / DEC / 27 / 12 M / 1890 / REC'D"; last known as "Hanging display of stamps" in front of NP-7

Data Source

National Postal Museum

Date

December 27, 1890

Object number

1992.2002.856

Type

Mail Processing Equipment

Medium

wood; metal

Dimensions

Height x Width x Depth: 4 3/4 × 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (12.07 × 3.81 × 3.81 cm)

Place

Virginia

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Record ID

npm_1992.2002.856

Usage

CC0

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm82dec0619-b1eb-4692-ab45-55abc5f2793f