3c Kansas City Centennial single

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Object Details

Printer

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Description

This Kansas City, Missouri Centenary Issue stamp features an image of the Kansas City skyline in 1950 and Westport Landing in 1850. The stamp celebrates the centennial of the incorporation of Kansas City (or the Town of Kansas) by the state of Missouri. The city was an expansion of Westport Landing, a popular supply stop for westward travelers.

United States; Missouri; Kansas City; city; westward; pioneer; travel

Date

June 3, 1950

Object number

1980.2493.4099

Type

Postage Stamps

Medium

paper; ink (violet); adhesive / engraving

Place

Missouri

United States of America

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National Postal Museum Collection

Data Source

National Postal Museum

Topic

U.S. Stamps

Metadata Usage

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Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm886d60d65-2d3c-467b-accc-c3803990adf0

Record ID

npm_1980.2493.4099