Object Details
Honoree
Owney, American, c. 1888 - 1897
Description
Owney was given this identification tag by E.D. Simpson of Running Water, South Dakota. The tag is dated 1893. There is no one by that name who worked for the Post Office Department during Owney’s lifetime, and no additional information that points to Mr. Simpson’s profession. The city of Running Water was served by the Chicago & Milwaukee Railway line.
Credit line
Transfer from the Post Office Department
Date
1893
Object number
0.052985.146
Type
Seals, Symbols & Signage
Medium
metal
Dimensions
Height x Width: 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (1.91 x 3.81 cm)
Place
South Dakota
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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_0.052985.146