Object Details
Honoree
Owney, American, c. 1888 - 1897
Description
Owney received this aptly designed dog house license tag while visiting Davenport, Iowa in 1894. The license number, 944, is printed on the side of the dog house. The license was probably purchased for Owney by his postal worker friends, who were likely the ones to have inscribed the initials “P.O.“ (Post Office) on the back.
Credit line
Transfer from the Post Office Department
Date
1894
Object number
0.052985.377
Type
Seals, Symbols & Signage
Medium
metal (brass)
Dimensions
Height x Width: 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. (3.49 x 3.81 cm)
Place
Iowa
United States of America
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National Postal Museum Collection
On View
Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum
Data Source
National Postal Museum
Topic
Popular Culture
Link to Original Record
Record ID
npm_0.052985.377