Envelope

Archive

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Envelope

Entry/Object ID

2023.2.223

Scope and Content

A envelope commemorating the Centennial of the Pony Express. It is not addressed to anyone but is postmarked Jul 19 1960, St. Joseph MO.

Context

The return address section marks "Western Tablet & Stationary CO". The left area of the envelope displays the Route of the Pony Express. Below the postmark is a round stamp depicting the Founders of the Pony Express: Russell, Majors, and Waddell. The brown embossed 4¢ stamp features a Pony Express rider and 1860 - 1960. Beneath is marked "First Day Of Issue"

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 6½"