Envelope, Cover - Arkansas Centennial

 
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AR Centennial cover envelope
Envelope, Cover - Arkansas Centennial
AR Centennial cover envelope
AR Centennial cover envelope

Envelope, Cover - Arkansas Centennial

Object number1999.053.14ab
Date1936
MediumPaper, Ink
DimensionsOverall: 3 5/8 x 6 1/2 in. (9.2 x 16.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
Terms
    Descriptiona - Pink stamp on the left side of the envelope, featuring a large birthday cake in the shape of the state of Arkansas. Around the cake in pink lettering is printed, "Our Birthday/Arkansas Centennial/Arkansas Centennial Commission Official First Day Cover." It is addressed to Miss Alleen Whipple at U.S.C.S. # 1171, Alexandria, Ind. The stamp is a three cent centennial stamp that has been cancelled and the postmark is for June 15, 1936.
    b - White card in the shape of Arkansas. Reads, "Arkansas 'Where the Southland Meets the Great Southwest' By Bruce Barton'."
    Status
    On view
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