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Railway Mail Service Washington, D.C. Owney tag

Description:

Owney received this token from James E. White’s office. White served as the General Superintendent of the Railway Mail Service from 1890 to 1907. The token, dated April 18, 1892, is a reminder of the admiration and respect Owney held in even the highest office of the nation’s Railway Mail Service.

Date:
April 13, 1892
Markings:
OFFICE GEN'L. SUP'T / RAILWAY / MAIL SERVICE / WASHINGTON D.C. / APR. 13'92
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. (5.4 x 4.45 cm)
Museum ID:
0.052985.53
Place:
District of Columbia