24c General Winfield Scott single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1870
Issuing entity
United States24c General Winfield Scott single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.749), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 153. Dated by the museum: 1870. Depicts: Winfield Scott, American, 1786 - 1866. Medium: white wove paper; ink (purple); adhesive / engraving.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 1
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
mint; perf 12
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- white wove paper; ink (purple); adhesive / engraving
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 1 x 7/8 in. (2.54 x 2.22 cm)
Design
- Depicts
- Winfield Scott, American, 1786 - 1866
- Printer
- National Bank Note Company
Identification
- Place
- United States of America
- Topic
- Military & Policing Forces
- Date recorded
- 1870
- Museum object number
- 1980.2493.749
- Museum classification
- Postage Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA 153
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.