Object Details
Honoree
Owney, American, c. 1888 - 1897
Description
Owney received this identification token from W. M. Bettersworth of Jackson, Mississippi. The token is dated1895. The token’s design shows that Bettersworth was a member of the Knights of Pythius, the “FCB” in the design standing for “friendship, charity, and benevolence.” There is no information with the token to indicate Bettersworth relationship with the Post Office Department, if any.
Date
1895
Object number
0.052985.483
Type
Seals, Symbols & Signage
Medium
metal
Dimensions
Height x Width: 1 1/8 × 1 1/8 in. (2.86 × 2.86 cm)
Place
Mississippi
United States of America
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Data Source
National Postal Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
npm_0.052985.483