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Nashville, Tennessee Owney tag

Description:

Owney received this shield-shaped metal tag on April 9, 1892, while visiting Nashville, Tennessee. The tag was imprinted by Southern Rubber Stamp Works of Nashville. While the tag is labeled Railway Mail Service and is shaped like a badge, it was not an actual RMS badge. Typical RMS badges can be viewed on this website in the Employees section under Postal Operations.

Date:
April 9, 1892
Markings:
RAILWAY / MAIL / SERVICE / APL 9.1892 / NASHVILLE TENN.
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 1 3/4 x 2 in. (4.45 x 5.08 cm)
Museum ID:
0.052985.106
Place:
Tennessee
Nancy A. Pope, National Postal Museum
January 26, 2007
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