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Owney the Dog

Atlanta, Georgia Owney tag

Description:

Owney received this brass shield-shaped tag on a visit to Atlanta, Georgia. The tag is dated April 8, 1892. The tag includes the initials RMS, which stands for Railway Mail Service. There is no information available to indicate who presented the tag to Owney.

Date:
April 8, 1892
Markings:
R.M.S. / ATLANTA GA / APRIL 8 92
Medium:
metal (brass)
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. (3.49 x 3.81 cm)
Museum ID:
0.052985.65
Place:
Georgia
Nancy A. Pope, National Postal Museum
April 5, 2006
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