World War II Patriotic cover

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Object Details

Publisher

Dime Stores

Description

"I'm Doing My Share For Uncle Sam"

A three-cent United States Scott 905 is affixed to this cachet cover postmarked Jamestown, New York, December 6, 1943. Uncle Sam in his top hat strikes a powerful pose in this simplistic cachet by Dime Stores publisher.

Date

December 6, 1943

Object number

2002.2035.12

Type

Covers & Associated Letters

Medium

paper; ink; adhesive

Dimensions

8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)

Place of Destination

Indiana

Place of Origin

New York

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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/hm8341d63e4-ea91-4762-88bc-3e082aa84e3d

Record ID

npm_2002.2035.12