Decorative stationery envelope sent to David Townsend, Stevens Institute, Hoboken, N.J. Postmarked Phila., PA., Apr. 2 (1878.)

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Hoboken Historical Museum

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Name/Title

Decorative stationery envelope sent to David Townsend, Stevens Institute, Hoboken, N.J. Postmarked Phila., PA., Apr. 2 (1878.)

Entry/Object ID

2012.001.0010

Scope and Content

Decorative stationery envelope sent to a Mr. David Townsend, Steven's [sic] Institute [of Technology], Hoboken, New Jersey. Postmarked Philadelphia, PA. April 2 (1878.) Printed envelope with Japanese motif on front; 3-11/16" high x 4-11/16" wide; back is blank. Original contents not present. Held as an example of decorative stationery used in correspondence of the period as well as showing the oriental influence in decorative arts in that era. Also noteworthy for the not untypical manner in which a correspondent made note of their reply. Townsend has recorded at the left: Ans.[Answered] Ap. 3rd 1878.

Acquisition

Accession

2012.001

Source or Donor

Purchase

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Museum Collections.

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1878 - 1878

Archive Notes

Date(s) Created: 1878 Date(s): 1878

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2012-05-09