Wafer Seal

Object/Artifact

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Toronto's First Post Office

Name/Title

Wafer Seal

Entry/Object ID

987.30.154.1-3

Tags

Packages and Containers

Description

Wafer seal in box; wafer: red wax supported on green paper, rectangular, design: crest with motto "UN DIEU ET UN ROI"; box: fruitwood, stained dark brown, circular, circular design on lid; circa 1820.

Dimensions

Height

1 cm

Width

2.2 cm

Depth

3.3 cm

Dimension Notes

box = 4.7 Ø x 1 h; wafer = 2.2 x 3.3

Update Date

August 4, 2025