Envelope

Archive

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Envelope

Entry/Object ID

2023.2.99

Scope and Content

A first issue envelope. There is no 'To' address. The envelope is dated and postmarked Mar 7 1970 New Bedford, MA.

Context

On the left side of the envelope is a picture of The Famous Sperm Whale "Moby Dick". There is a round insert with the picture of the author, Herman Melville. The envelope is 'Honoring The Whaling Industry in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It includes an embossed blue oval 6¢ stamp. Written on it is 'Herman Melville - Moby Dick' with a white whale in the center and 'First Day Of Issue' stamped below

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Stamp, Cancellation

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Stamp, Marking

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Commemorative

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Devices

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Archive Details

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

3½" x 6½"