Post box in Cork City, County Cork

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What is recorded here

E.R. monogram letterbox , c. 1905, set in wall of Elizabeth Fort, with SE monogram door, c. 1930.

Fine example of an early-twentieth century letterbox, complete with two monograms. Significant for the social history of Ireland, as well as being a good example of contemporary industrial design.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20503466

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