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Object Name
Stamp
Object Number
1919-05-27
Description
A glass faceted letter stamp with a fancy script letter "N" on the base. The top is flat and divides into eight sides which curve down to the stamp. A collar like faceted pied meets the eight sides before dividing once again to form the base, which is flat. The letter "N" is indented for making a bas-relief "N" when pushed into hot was for sealing a letter.
Category
Communication Artifacts
Date Made
ca. 1870
Dimensions
2 5/16" high x 3/4" width of base x 5/8" width of top
Materials
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