STRAUS & SCHRAM RETURN ENVELOPE

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

STRAUS & SCHRAM RETURN ENVELOPE

Entry/Object ID

2000.199.1.4

Description

Color: Black; Brown A return envelope for Straus & Schram, 1920. The artifact is of brown paper with blank lines at the top left corner for the customer's address. Below this are the words, "KINDLY WRITE PLAINLY." At the top right corner is a square box within which are the words, "PUT / STAMP / HERE." At the center of the bottom is the company name and address. On the back across the flap is, "BEFORE YOU SEAL THIS ENVELOPE." Below this is a reminder to have all information written plainly on the order form. All of the printing is in black ink. The envelope was found within the catalog which is item .1, along with an order blank .2, and a business reply card .4. With darkening of the paper and acid burns, the object is in good condition overall.

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Search Terms

Three-dimensional, Envelopes, Straus & Schram, House furnishings, Mail-order business, Envelopes (Stationery)

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Envelopes