Gift of anonymous, 2024.83.6, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known Co…

Envelope

Date1935

MediumPaper, printed ink

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 5/8 × 6 1/2in. (9.2 × 16.5cm)

ClassificationsInformation Artifacts

Credit LineGift of anonymous

DescriptionEnvelope/cover with imagery advertising the Connecticut Tercentenary, 1635-1935. The featured images related to Westbrook include the Bushnell House, Turtle submarine, and a dresser made from the Charter Oak. The envelope is addressed to Charles Schopbach of Island Heights, New Jersey and was mailed on August 6, 1935.

Object number2024.83.6

CopyrightNo Known Copyright

InscribedPrinted in brown on front: "1635 Connecticut Tercentenary 1935 / Westbrook (Porhoug) - Settled 1664 / 1. Bushnell House. Built 1678-9, now a memorial / museum, contains parts of submarine model and / other relics. / 2. "American Turtle," first submarine, built 1775 / by David Bushnell. / 3. Dresser, one of numerous pieces made of wood / from the Charter Oak, 1856. Collection owned / by Judge and Mrs. Elmer A. Lynne"

Stamped in black ink on front: "MERIDEN / CONN. / AUG 6 / 11 AM / 1935"

Handwritten in black ink on front: "Mr. Charles Schopbach / P.O. Box 163 / Island Heights / N.J."

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