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Baltimore and Grafton Railway Owney tag
Description:
This horseshoe-shaped metal tag includes the inscription that it was presented to “His Dogship by F.M.Parker.” The reverse of the tag includes the date April 20, 1892, and the railway line, the Baltimore and Grafton Railway Post Office (RPO) car.
Date:
April 20, 1892
Markings:
PRESENTED TO / HIS DOGSHIP BY F.M. PARKER (on front)
APRIL 20 1892 / BALTO. & GRAFTON R.P.O. (on back)
Medium:
metal; enamel / stamped
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (4.76 x 3.81 cm)
Museum ID:
0.052985.110
Place of Origin:
Baltimore, Maryland
Place of Destination:
Grafton, Massachusetts
Collection:
Glossary
