1940 40-Year Service Award Letter and Cased Document-This is a document dated August 6, 1940 to the secretary of the Launderer’s and Pressing Society in acknowledgement of her long and faithful service. Her name is Frau Martha Kahler. The cassette is a red and gilt covered pressed hardboard with the commendation letter from the president of the society mounted to the inside front cover. The bi fold document is retained by a red elasticized cord. The letter is written on society letterhead with the signature of the president. Additionally, there is a newspaper clipping, dated 1951, noting 50 years of service! The document has a large gilt eagle on the left side with a signature of the union president featured on the main document. This cassette measures 9“ by 12 ½”. Excellent!