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CategoryCameos (Stamps)
SourceLibrary of Congress Thesaurus for Graphic Materials I
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Small metal-engraved emblems, produced ca. 1850-1880; usually printed in color and often embossed. Typical designs include medallions or shields with views of merchandise or business establishments. Found chiefly on commercial envelopes; also used on billheads, business cards, and as advertisements in publications. Considered a type of corner card by envelope collectors.
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