3c Steel Industry single

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Object Details

Printer

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Description

This Steel Industry Issue stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the steel industry in America. The industry grew at a rapid rate during the mid-1800s dues to advances in technology and better infrastructure. There was easy availability to iron ore, coal, and manpower. The state of Pennsylvania, including cities like Pittsburgh and Bethlehem, were some of the largest producers of steel. The stamp features an eagle and a pouring ladle.

United States; Pennsylvania; steel industry; iron; ore; coal; workers; technology; Andrew Carnegie; eagle; ladle

Date

May 22, 1957

Object number

1980.2493.5201

Type

Postage Stamps

Medium

paper; ink (bright ultramarine); adhesive / engraving

Place

United States of America

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National Postal Museum Collection

Data Source

National Postal Museum

Topic

Science

Technology & Inventions

U.S. Stamps

Metadata Usage

Usage conditions apply

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm85c16a379-2e6a-42ea-a23b-b78e072ca142

Record ID

npm_1980.2493.5201