Bicentennial Open House, War Memorial Public Library Bookmark

Name/Title

Bicentennial Open House, War Memorial Public Library Bookmark

Entry/Object ID

2015.008.001

Description

Leatherette bookmark with gold stamped text that reads, "Bicentennial Open House, January 4, 1976; War Memorial Public Library, South River N.J." The words "Book Mark" are imprinted toward the bottom of the item and the bottom edge is fringed. Measures 7.5" X 1.5" and is in excellent condition with no wear, markings, tears, or stains.

Acquisition

Accession

2015.008

Source or Donor

South River Public Library

Acquisition Method

Collected by Staff

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1976

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bookmark

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Hub Sorting

Other Number

039.museum25.001

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

South River's public library was originally dedicated in memory of the South River soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during World War I and in honor of others who served in the war. The War Memorial building now serves as the South River Museum.