A postcard advertising a reward from the Los Angeles County sheriff

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A postcard advertising a reward from the Los Angeles County sheriff

Entry/Object ID

2010.31.1.1

Description

A postcard advertising a reward from the Los Angeles County sheriff, 3 April 1899. The preprinted postal card has the stamp, postmark, cancellation and address to a San Diego constable on the front. The reverse has a printed description of a stolen horse and buggy and advertises a $25 reward and the recipient is referred to Sheriff William A. Hammel. With creases, soiling, abrasions and other wear, the condition is fair.

Lexicon

Search Terms

California. Department of Public Health. Bureau of Child Hygiene, United States. Department of Labor. Children's Bureau.

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Postcards