Short Hills Post Office opening first day cancel envelope, 1938

Object/Artifact

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Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society

Name/Title

Short Hills Post Office opening first day cancel envelope, 1938

Entry/Object ID

2016.007.001

Description

An envelope with overall yellowing, especially along the top edge, from the 1938 Short Hills Post Office Dedication on July 30, 1938. Upper left corner says, "Official Opening and First Day Cancel of the new U. S. Post Office at Short Hills, N.J. in Essex County; July 30, 1938; Carlisle C.Cahill; Postmaster". Envelope has been used and has 3 cent stamp in upper right corner with Short Hills postmark with above date. Envelope has typewritten address to: "Mr. Charles Pearce; 854 Revere Avenue; Trenbton, N.J.". Inside is a blank piece of paper, folded in thirds.

Acquisition

Accession

2016.007

Source or Donor

Lynne Ranieri

Dimensions

Height

6-1/2 in

Width

3-3/4 in