Railway Express Hand Stamp

American Railway/Express Co. round, brass receiving hand stamp with black, wood handle. 1 1/8" diameter X approx. 4" length. American Railway Express Agency was formed in July 1918 as a consolidation of the four major and three minor express companies and organized under the laws of Delaware. In March 1929, the assets and operations of American Railway Express Inc. were transferred to Railway Express Agency. Darrouzett, Texas is situated on State Highway 15 in northern Lipscomb County. It began as a station on the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway in 1917. Upon completion of the rail line in 1919Ò20, the town was incorporated and renamed in honor of John Louis Darrouzett, who served as an attorney for the Santa Fe settlers. 1 1/2"D x 3 1/2"L

PERIOD: Early 20th Century

ORIGIN: Texas, United States

SIZE: 3 3/4"L x 1"W