Handstamp

Name/Title

Handstamp

Entry/Object ID

2025.39.3

Description

Modified postal hand cancel stamp. The handle is homemade, with a long, square-tapered stem and slightly wider handhold. The stamp end tapers flat and is secured to the stamp with a nut and bolt. The steel stamp is round and reads "BURLINGTON / VT." around a customizable day, month, year, and time of day field. To the left of the roundel with this information is a striped insignia with the number "1" in the middle.

Acquisition

Accession

2025.39

Source or Donor

Paul Howard

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1920 - 1960

Dimensions

Width

1-3/4 in

Depth

1-3/4 in

Length

11-1/4 in

Material

Oak, Steel

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

U.S. Postal Service

Related Places

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America