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In 1791 three ring date stamps with initials were brought into use. This piece is dated AP 4 96 and has the initial 'C'
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This shows the detail of the stamp.
These letters graciously have been shared with the Victorian Web by Eunice and Ron Shanahan; they have been taken from their website. The letters give an insight into the daily lives and concerns of 'ordinary' people without whom history would not exist. The letters are a wonderful example of how much history may be gleaned from such sources.
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Top image: In 1791 three ring date stamps with initials were brought into use. This piece is dated AP 4 96 and has the initial 'C'
Bottom image This shows the detail of the stamp. |
Last modified: 3 December 2002