4c Martha Washington single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1923
Issuing entity
United States4c Martha Washington single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2005.2001.239), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 556. Dated by the museum: 1923. Medium: paper; ink (brown); gum.
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.
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- paper; ink (brown); gum
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 1 x 7/8 in. (2.54 x 2.22 cm)
- Condition recorded
- Unused
Design
- Printer
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Identification
- Place
- United States of America
- Topic
- U.S. Stamps
- Date recorded
- 1923
- Museum object number
- 2005.2001.239
- Museum classification
- Postage Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA 556
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.