Created by
Dawson Kraft Shop, American
Date
1925
Medium
ink and graphite on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 4 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (10.5 x 15.6 cm)
Description
A faded brown envelope from Dawson Kraft Shop with the image of a red cardinal on the left side. In the upper right corner, handwritten in pencil, is [1925]. Along the left side is text with the information of the photography studio [The Dawson Kraft Shop / [stamp of red cardinal] / Service / ‘On the Wing’ / Kodak Finishing / BY MAIL / [horizontal line] / 3d. Class Matter / Post master: this package may / be opened for postal inspection. / Dawson Made They Will Not Fade / FORWARDING AND RETURN POSTAGE GUARNTEED].
Place depicted
Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
envelopes
Topic
Correspondence
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.36.68.13
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5430e54e4-5a0e-4ce3-aa61-bd077ca4ef09

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