3c American Institute of Architects single

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Object Details

Printer

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Description

This Architects Issue stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the American Institute of Architects. The professional organization was founded in New York City in 1857 by a group of architects. The American Institute of Architects performs government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image. The stamp depicts a column with a Corinthian capital and a mushroom type head and shaft.

United States; American Institute; architect; artist; professional; organization; government; education; public; column; capital; architecture; art

Date

February 23, 1957

Object number

1980.2493.5199

Type

Postage Stamps

Medium

paper; ink (red lilac); adhesive / engraving

Place

United States of America

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National Postal Museum Collection

Data Source

National Postal Museum

Topic

Architecture

Organizations & Associations

U.S. Stamps

Metadata Usage

Usage conditions apply

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8d3d1335a-3dc9-43fb-985b-55aed99765c2

Record ID

npm_1980.2493.5199