Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Women’s Suffrage Stamp First Day Cover
Artifact ID1970.35.8
Object Type
Cover, First Day
Date
1970
Date DescribedAugust 26, 1970
Date Described1920
Medium
Paper
DimensionsOverall H 3 5/8 in x W 6 1/2 in (9.2 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionFirst Day Cancellation of Women's Suffrage stamp adhered to an envelope. The cachet on the envelope is Susan B. Anthony's home and portrait. Cachet text: "First Day of Issue", "Susan B. Anthony", "Pioneer Crusader for Women's Rights", "Birthplace Adams, Mass.", "1920 - 1970 50th Anniversary 19th Amendment to the Constitution", "Voting Rights for American Women". Stamp adhered at upper right: 6c "Woman Suffrage" "50th Anniversary". Postmarked at: "Adams, MA" Aug 26, 1970.
Historical NoteStamp celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote in state and federal elections.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Person Referenced
Susan B. Anthony
(United States, 1820 - 1906)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
- August 26, 1970
- 1920
Not on view
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