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Wafer stamp
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Before the use of postage stamps in 1840, a wafer stamp was used on sealing wax to identify and authorize mail. This brass example with wooden handle dates from the late 18th century.
Brass wafer stamp screwed into a dark brown wooden handle, late 18th century
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- Online ID: 000-100-102-356-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
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- Date: late 18th century
- Material: Brass; wood, dark brown
Stamp, wafer - Dimensions: 3.70" L; stamp 0.60" D
- What: Stamp, wafer
- Subject: Writing objects - quills, sanders, etc (NMAS Classification)
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