Press, Embossing

Object/Artifact

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Wrangell Museum

Name/Title

Press, Embossing

Entry/Object ID

1990.005.001

Description

Pocket seal portable hand press. Manufactured by Master. Pat# 218773. Looks similar to a small stapler. Used to emboss seals on official government documents. Seal stamp in press is believed to be "US Commissioner, Wrangell Precinct, Division of Territory of Alaska". Possible "Notary Seal", "District Court" (?)