Envelope facts for kids
An envelope is like a special paper pouch. People use envelopes to send letters, cards, or important documents through the mail. Most envelopes are made from paper or a stronger type of paper.
You usually attach a stamp to the envelope. This stamp shows that you have paid to send the mail.
What is an Envelope?
Envelopes are a type of packaging. They are designed to hold flat items like letters or documents. This keeps your mail safe and private as it travels through the postal system.
Different Kinds of Envelopes
Envelopes come in many sizes. Some are small, so you might need to fold the paper you put inside. Others are large enough that you do not need to fold your documents.
A larger envelope is often called a manila envelope. These are usually a yellowish-orange color. People use manila envelopes to send many pages of papers when a regular envelope would be too small. They are also great for sending important papers, like birth certificates, that should not be folded.
Images for kids
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A Patent drawing of Americus Callahan's windowed envelope.
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A Japanese funeral envelope used for offering condolence money. The white and black cords represent death. Similar-looking envelopes with red and silver cords are used for weddings.
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Red envelopes are an example of paper envelopes. They are used for monetary gifts.
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The back of an envelope, possibly machine-cut, stamped in 1841.
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The front of an envelope mailed in 1841. The stamp from 1841 is on the backside. Possibly machine cut.
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An envelope with advertising from 1905, used in the U.S.
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Envelope-making machines at the Post Office Savings Bank, Blythe House, West Kensington, London.
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The Machine Envelope Printer was one of the machine presses at the Bulaq Press. It is now at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
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A mail envelope certified by PHLPost.
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A windowed envelope, which has a clear section to show the address inside.
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See also
In Spanish: Sobre para niños
