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Chronicling AmericaApr 24, 1890
english

Indian chieftain (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]), April 24, 1890

Indian chieftain (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]), April 24, 1890

Vinita | Indian Territory [Okla.] | Weekly | -v. 21 | no. 17 (Dec. 18 | 1902). | Began Se...

Chronicling AmericaMar 6, 1890
english

Indian chieftain (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]), March 6, 1890

Indian chieftain (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]), March 6, 1890

Vinita | Indian Territory [Okla.] | Weekly | -v. 21 | no. 17 (Dec. 18 | 1902). | Began Se...

Smithsonian Open Images1890

Mitchell, South Dakota Owney tag

Mitchell, South Dakota Owney tag

Owney received this celebration token while visiting Mitchell, South Dakota. The front of...

Smithsonian Open Images1890

2c Royal Palms plate proof

2c Royal Palms plate proof

Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps...

Smithsonian Open Images1890

Perforating paddle

Perforating paddle

This unusual wooden paddle with a nail-studded leather face was likely used by the postal...

Smithsonian Open Images1890

RMS clerk chest badge, number 12046

RMS clerk chest badge, number 12046

U.S. Post Office Department Railway Mail Service (RMS) eagle-style chest badge, number 12...

Smithsonian Open Images1890

Chicago, Illinois Medallion Owney Tag

Chicago, Illinois Medallion Owney Tag

The dog that was called Owney by U.S. mail clerks had a 9-year career (1888-1897) as a se...

Smithsonian Open Images1890

30c Alexander Hamilton War Department card plate proof

30c Alexander Hamilton War Department card plate proof

Regular stamps distributed as samples or gifts were valid for postage. To end this option...