Envelope

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Toronto's First Post Office

Name/Title

Envelope

Entry/Object ID

992.2.1-3

Tags

Communication Artifacts

Scope and Content

Envelope containing two tickets, as follows: .1: unbleached envelope; Legislative stationary with red Legislative Council embossed; red wax seal; addressed to J.S. Howard Esq. District Treasurer Toronto; from The Speakers(?); .2: ticket on cardstock; blue and brown ink; signed in black by M. Sminter, Gentleman, Usher of the Black Rod; geometric border; "Admit One Gentleman"; .3: ticket on cardstock; pink and black ink; signed in black ink by M. Sminter, Gentleman, Usher of the Black Rod; geometric border; "Admit One Lady".

Dimensions

Height

0.1 cm

Width

17.5 cm

Depth

10.2 cm

Dimension Notes

.1 = 17.5 x 10; .2, .3 = 12.5 x 9.2

Parts

Count

3

Parts

.1: unbleached envelope .2: ticket on cardstock (blue) .3: ticket on cardstock (pink)

Update Date

March 31, 2023