Marking Stamp

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Marking Stamp

Entry/Object ID

1953.30.2

Description

Marking stamp consisting of a metal stamp with a wooden knob handle. The stamps reads, "West Montpelier". The adjustable date stamp screws to the main body of the stamp.

Use

Used to postmark mail

Acquisition

Accession

1953.30

Source or Donor

Putnam, Ralph W. (1876-1970)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

May 1865 - 1866

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Stamp, Marking

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Devices

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

2 in

Diameter

1-3/4 in

Material

Wood, Brass, Rubber

Relationships

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