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3c Washington Dr. Carroll Chase diagrammatic chart

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1851

3c Washington Dr. Carroll Chase diagrammatic chart — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2005.2019.1.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 11-E var.. Dated by the museum: 1851. Medium: paper; ink (rose); pencil / printed; hand drawn.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Diagramatic chart for the U. S. 1851-1861 3-cent George Washington Issue; identifies the various parts of the design.

Physical characteristics

Medium
paper; ink (rose); pencil / printed; hand drawn
Dimensions
Height x Width: 4 1/4 x 3 in. (10.8 x 7.62 cm)

Identification

Place
Research required
Topic
National Stamp Collection
Date recorded
1851
Museum object number
2005.2019.1.1
Museum classification
Postage Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA 11-E var.

Research required

  • Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.
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