Object Details
Honoree
Owney, American, c. 1888 - 1897
Description
Owney received this token advertising Mitchell, Lewis & Staver manufacturing company’s Portland, Oregon, office. As the token indicates, the company produced agricultural implements, including a vehicle designated the “Mitchell Wagon,” pictured on the back of the token with the nickname “the old reliable.” There is no information to indicate when the dog received this tag.
Credit line
Transfer from the Post Office Department
Date
1888-1897
Object number
0.052985.367
Type
Seals, Symbols & Signage
Medium
metal
Dimensions
Height x Width: 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (3.81 × 3.81 cm)
Place
Oregon
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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_0.052985.367