Bristol-Moore Stamp Kit,
Scope and Content
The collection contains a leather stamp case in a protective cover marked "Moore Brothers"—a store previously located in Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee. The stamp case is monogrammed with the initials "I.C.F." The papers in the stamp case have come loose and there are remnants of old stamps stuck inside.
Dates
- Creation: [c.1854-1863?]
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Bristol-Moore Stamp Kit collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Information
While no information could be found on this particular stamp kit or the identity of "I.C.F.," the case, labeled "Moore Brothers" with the address "521 State Street, Bristol Va.-Tenn." suggests that this item was purchased between 1854 and 1863. During this period, John H. Moore of Russell County, Virginia, had purchased a lot of land on the southwest corner of present-day State and Lee Streets in Bristol, Virginia, making him the first merchant in the city. This corner lot would have encompassed 521 State Street.
John H. Moore's store proved quite lucrative; however, he returned to Russell County, Virginia, and sold his store to his cousin, A.K. Moore, in 1856. A.K. Moore owned the store until his murder in 1863. E.H. Seneker then purchased the building to establish his own merchantile store, removing the Moore name.
For more information on Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee, during this period, see: Phillips, V. N. Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia: A History, 1852-1900. Johnson City, Tenn: Overmountain Press, 1992.
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The leather stamp case is in a protective cover marked "Moore Brothers"—a store previously located in Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee. The stamp case is monogrammed with the initials "I.C.F."
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by material type.
Acquisition Information
The Bristol-Moore Stamp Kit was purchased by Special Collections in February 2009.
General Physical Description note
1 folder; 0.1 cu. ft.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Bristol-Moore Stamp Kit commenced and was completed in May 2009.
- Title
- A Guide to the Bristol-Moore Stamp Kit, [c.1854-1863?]
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lora Settle
- Date
- © 2009 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu