Texas Philatelic Association Convention

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20043917

Description

The Texas Philatelic Association held their 44th annual convention in Fort Worth, Texas, at the Blackstone Hotel. Pictured are the 11 trophy cups to be awarded to the winners in the competitive stamp exhibit. One trophy will be awarded in each of the nine main divisions, except the junior division, in which two cups are awarded. The large trophy (center) will be awarded as the grand prize for the best exhibit among the division winners. The grand prize trophy has a figurine of a man riding a horse at the top. The trophies are shown on a table. Attached to the table is a sign that reads, "Indian Jewelry 25% Off."

Archival Date

1940-05-09

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1158

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Texas Philatelic Association; Stamp Collectors; Collectors; Awards; Figurines; Signs (Notices); Conventions