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Vintage Postmaster Desk Sign, c.1940-1950

$125
£94.37
€110.46
CA$177.63
A$180.66
CHF 103.31
MX$2,185.25
NOK 1,210.39
SEK 1,210.10
DKK 825.72

About the Item

ABOUT An original wooden desk sign for Ralph T. Cheery, postmaster with brass eagle. CREATOR U.S. Post Office. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c1940-1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Brass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 6 in. D 3 in. W 17.25 in. HISTORY Unknown.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940-1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Signs SKU 0641stDibs: LU1280249085822

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