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Albuquerque Railroad Post Office Owney tag
Description:
Owney received this token while visiting “the City of Sunshine,” Albuquerque, New Mexico. The token was obtained from someone working on the La J. & aAlbuquerque post office. There is no additional information to indicate when the token was given to the dog.
Date:
1888-1897
Markings:
COMP OF / LA.J. & ALB.R.R.P.O. / ALBUQUERQUE N.M. / THE CITY OF SUNSHINE
Medium:
metal (brass)
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (4.76 x 3.81 cm)
Museum ID:
0.052985.114
Place:
New Mexico
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