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Title |
Daily Times Promotional Letter Opener, c. 1926 |
Object Name |
Opener, Letter |
Description |
Daily Times Promotional Letter Opener, c. 1926. Brass promotional letter opener engraved with "THE DAILY TIMES / HORACE W. AMPHLETT / SAN MATEO, CALIF." Text is stamped into handle and is surrounded by an engraved border that is Art Deco in style with decorative flowers at both ends. |
Date |
c. 1926 |
Catalog Number |
2015.008.001 |
Dimensions |
H-1.125 W-7.875 inches |
Collection |
3D - Written Comminication Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"THE DAILY TIMES / HORACE W. AMPHLETT / SAN MATEO, CALIF." (stamped into front of handle) |
Provenance |
Horace W. Amphlett was publisher of the San Mateo Times and Daily News Leader which he merged in 1926. |
Search Terms |
Amphlett, Horace W. Daily News Leader Letters Newspaper Newspapers San Mateo Times |
Subjects |
Envelopes Newspapers |
People |
Amphlett, Horace W. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of the Colma Historical Association |