Envelope - U.S. Dept. of State

Archive

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Envelope - U.S. Dept. of State

Entry/Object ID

2023.2.283

Scope and Content

An empty business sized envelope.

Context

The return address displays 'United States Department of State. FIRST SECRETARY OF STATE 1789 - 1793 Thomas Jefferson'. It then continues with 'Official Business Penalty For Privat Use $300', a picture of Jefferson within a half circle 'CONSULAR SERVICE BICENTENNIAL 1792 - 1992'. The USA 52 postage is a square with a blue background of the earth over a U. S. flag and 'BICENTENNIAL CONSULAR SERVICE'. Beneath is a round postmark surrounding the earth 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE July 10, 1992 WAHINGTON, DC. On the back is a quote by O. Henry "You can't appreciate home 'til you've left it, . . nor old glory 'til you see it hanging on a broomstick on the shanty of a consul in a foreign town"

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

4½" x 9"