American Bulb Co. Cancelled Envelope, 1906

Archive

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Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society

Name/Title

American Bulb Co. Cancelled Envelope, 1906

Entry/Object ID

2016.014.001

Scope and Content

Slightly yellowed empty envelope, New Jersey cancellation May 1906(?), 4 pm; from the American Bulb Co., proprietors of United States Exotic Nurseries. Sent to De La Mare Prinnting & Publishing Co., Rhinelander building, New York City. Cancellation ink marks on front left quadrant. Thumbprint-sized ink smudge on the back left middle of the envelope. Edgewear and bumped corners. Red 2 - cent stamp, Geo. Washington in profile. Purchased on eBay from William Fisher; 222 S. Fairview St., Apt. 4; Riverside, NJ 08075.

Acquisition

Accession

2016.014

Source or Donor

Lynne Ranieri

Dimensions

Height

6-1/8 in

Width

3-1/2 in