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Lawrence, Massachusetts Owney tag
Description:
While visiting Lawrence, Massachusetts on June 13, 1894, Owney received a very personalized token. Those who gave the dog this token engraved a poem on it for all to see: “At Lawrence Mass. they took me in. And fed me well. It wasn’t thin. To the M. L. & B. north, they sent me then. And I hope to see them all again.” The MB&L was the Manchester, Lawrence & Boston Railway Post Office line.
Date:
June 13, 1894
Markings:
At Lawrence Mass, they took me in / And fed me well . It wasn't thin / To the M.L.& B north, they sent me then / And I hope to see them all again / LAWRENCE. MASS. / JUNE 13 - 1894.
Medium:
metal (copper) / plated
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 2 1/4 x 3 in. (5.72 x 7.62 cm)
Museum ID:
0.052985.56
Place:
Massachusetts
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