Envelope

Archive

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Envelope

Entry/Object ID

2023.2.79

Scope and Content

An empty envelope, addressed to J. G. Geiwitz Esq., St. Joseph. Mo. from C. F. Geiwitz, Tootle, Wheeler & Motter, St. Joseph, Mo. It is postmarked FEB 4 1896 ????? & Oxford ??? It includes a green embossed 2¢ stamp with a profile of Geo. Washington.

Context

An empty envelope. On the back is printed in red ink "Send for Sample Dozens - OUR OWN MAKE - SEGO LILY Mens Shoes - DISTRICT 76 School Shoes - Tootle, Wheeler & Motter, St. Joseph, Mo". On the edges are: (left) "HOME MADE" (right) "WARRANTED"

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Envelope

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Stamp, Cancellation

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Document

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Stamp, Marking

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Accessories

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Devices

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Archive Details

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

3½" x 6"