Mourning card and envelope for Donald Lynn Moss, postmarked 6 April 1921

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

Mourning card and envelope for Donald Lynn Moss, postmarked 6 April 1921

Entry/Object ID

2021.3.2.208

Description

Mourning card and envelope for Donald Lynn Moss, postmarked 6 April 1921. The cream colored card (a) has a black border and black text showing Moss' name; his date of birth, May 25, 1918; and his date of death, March 27, 1921. The card also shows that Moss' grandfather was A.H. Gregg. This is likely in reference to the same A.H. Gregg who was owner of the Sycamore Canyon Gravel Company with which Walter P. Temple had conducted prior business (refer to Object ID: 97.58.11.5). With minor discoloration and edge wear, the object is in good condition overall. The envelope (b) is addressed to Walter P. Temple in Alhambra, California. With minor edge wear, stains, and minor acid burns, the envelope is in good condition overall.

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