Small envelopes - 1893

Archive

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Small envelopes - 1893

Entry/Object ID

2024.2.439AB

Scope and Content

Two small envelopes, one containing an invitation.

Context

A. The image displays an old envelope addressed to Mr. Richard Denicke at 1709 Francis St. It has a 2¢ postage stamp and is postmarked SAINT JOSEPH, NOV 20, 2 PM, 1939. Inside is a vintage invitation card with elegant handwriting on textured paper, possibly designed for a poker or card game event, as suggested by the small illustration of playing cards in the upper corner. The card is addressed to "Miss Frieda Bombeck," inviting her to an event taking place on Thursday, Dec 7th at 8 PM, with a request to reply. B. The lower empty envelope is addressed to Master Frank Boder, c/o Mrs. Louis Boder, City. The 2¢ stamp depicts "The Landing of Columbus" and is postmarked Saint Joseph, FEB 26.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Letter

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Envelope

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Correspondence

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Document

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Archive Details

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

3.5" X 4.5"

Dimension Notes

3" X 3¾"