Unused Merchants stamps booklet, 1954.

Archive

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Unused Merchants stamps booklet, 1954.

Entry/Object ID

2021.34.48

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 21.34.48 Subject Category: Businesses/ Merchant Stamps Date or Period: 1954 Object: Stamp savings book Description: Soft-bound booklet with tan cover and bold printed caption stating “Alameda Merchants” in black type. Size: L-5 3/4 x W-3 1/2 inches. History of Object: Unused stamp savings book of Alameda merchants, includes names of participating businesses. The book is dated by the expiration period: must be redeemed before 11-1-1954. Found in the warehouse among unsorted correspondence, photos, and papers of curator George Gunn. Acquired From: unknown Catalog Date: 11/10/2021