Desk Stamp, (1 box, ca. 1870-ca. 1910)
Object/Artifact
A metal and wood-handled desk stamp stored in a cardboard box with tissue wrapping. The stamp shows signs of age, with a well-worn wooden handle and metal components that exhibit patina. The artifact is carefully preserved, suggesting its historical significance within the Latimer Family Papers collection.
The desk stamp is an artifact related to Lewis Howard Latimer or his family’s professional and personal records. Desk stamps were commonly used in offices for authentication purposes, often signifying approval or official correspondence.
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]
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Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL Collection
Queens Borough Public Library
JamaicaQueens
New York, USA
North America
United States