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Boston, Providence and NY Night Express Owney tag
Description:
W.J. Tilley of the Boston, Providence, and New York City night mail train welcomed Owney to the train car with this tag, which is dated April 27, 1892.
Date:
April 27, 1892
Markings:
BOS.P.& N.Y. NIGHT E. / WELCOME / APRIL 27'92 / W.J. TILLEY
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 2 3/4 x 2 in. (6.99 x 5.08 cm)
Museum ID:
0.052985.121
Place of Origin:
Massachusetts
Place of Destination:
New York
