3c Washington War Department single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1879
3c Washington War Department single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2011.2004.54), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA O116. Dated by the museum: 1879. Medium: paper; ink (rose red)/ 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.
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- paper; ink (rose red)/ engraving
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 1 1/8 x 1 in. (2.86 x 2.54 cm)
Identification
- Place
- Research required
- Topic
- National Stamp Collection
- Date recorded
- 1879
- Museum object number
- 2011.2004.54
- Museum classification
- Postage Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA O116
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.