ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENT, WILLIAM H. AND MARIA WORKMAN, 1917
Entry/Object ID
97.58.2.11
Description
ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENT, WILLIAM H. AND MARIA WORKMAN, 1917
A wedding annoucement (a) with insert card (b) and envelope (c) from William H. and Maria Workman to Walter P. and Laura G. Temple, postmarked 4 October 1917. On white cardstock, the announcement has an embossed border on the front with the text of the announcement within. Inside the fold of the announcement is the insert card, which has an embossed border and the printed words, "Please Omit Gifts" within. The envelope is plain white stationery, addressed to "Mr and Mrs Walter Temple / Old Mission / El Monte / Cal." The event was the fiftieth wedding anniversary of the Workmans. William Henry Workman and Walter P. Temple were second cousins. The announcement and insert are in good condition with a fold; a few creases; and light discoloration in the former and light discoloration in the latter. The envelope is in fair condition with creases; discoloration; smeared ink; and much of the right portion torn upon opening.
