World War II Patriotic cover

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Object Details

Description

"Remember Pearl Harbor! Work for Victory"

A three-cent United States Scott 901 is affixed to this serviceman's cover postmarked Scott Field, Illinois, June 11, 1942. The cachet has the potent patriotic symbol of the American Eagle. This cover was a product of Cachet Craft Cover Service (Frederick B. Fitts) of Framingham, Massachusetts.

Date

June 11, 1942

Object number

2002.2035.447

Type

Covers & Associated Letters

Medium

paper; ink; adhesive

Dimensions

8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)

Place of Destination

Illinois

Place of Origin

Illinois

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National Postal Museum Collection

Data Source

National Postal Museum

Topic

World War II (1939-1945)

Covers & Letters

Metadata Usage

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Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm894a7bafe-34e6-4db5-ad30-2c26a28d5c2c

Record ID

npm_2002.2035.447