Name/Title
Desk Stamp, (1 box, ca. 1870-ca. 1910)Description
A metal and wood-handled desk stamp stored in a cardboard box with tissue wrapping. The stamp shows signs of age, with a well-worn wooden handle and metal components that exhibit patina. The artifact is carefully preserved, suggesting its historical significance within the Latimer Family Papers collection.Context
The desk stamp is an artifact related to Lewis Howard Latimer or his family’s professional and personal records. Desk stamps were commonly used in offices for authentication purposes, often signifying approval or official correspondence.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Location
Folder
399osBox
399Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
