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Poster stamp celebrating the sesquicentennial of the Bill of Rights

Object | Accession Number: 2018.233.25
2018.233.25 front Poster stamp celebrating the sesquicentennial of the Bill of Rights Click to enlarge

Part of collection of American WWII era poster stamps, which include images commemorating Poland and France, Peace for America, the National Recovery Administration, the Council against Intolerance in America, V for Victory, and other subjects.

Alternate Title
Defend our Bill of Rights
Language
English
Classification
Posters
Category
War Propaganda
Object Type
Poster stamps (lcsh)
Credit Line
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Forrest James Robinson, Jr.

About This Object

Physical Description
Rectangular poster stamp on white paper with a graphic design, perforated edges, and an adhesive backing. The stamp features George Washington in colonial military uniform holding a rolled scroll to his chest against an abstract American flag backdrop. The top section is blue with random white stars, the middle section is red and white striped, and the bottom section is yellow-green. There are two lines of white text at the top and two lines of black text at the bottom, with two dates in black at the right, center. There is a white border surrounding the image. Adhesive residue is present on the back.
Dimensions
overall: Height: 2.375 inches (6.032 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)
Materials
overall : paper, ink, adhesive
Markings
front, top, printed, white : DEFEND OUR / BILL OF RIGHTS
front, right center, printed, black ink : 1791 / 1941
front, bottom, printed, black ink : COUNCIL AGAINST INTOLERANCE / IN AMERICA

Administrative History

Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
The poster stamp was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2018 by Forrest J. Robinson, Jr.
Additional Accession Number
2015.238
2018.164
2018.287
2018.467
2018.568
2019.24
2019.110
2019.249
2019.507
2019.550
2020.26

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions on Use
Restrictions on use. Interview cannot be used or broadcast in Hungary in perpetuity.
 
Record last modified: 2020-06-30 09:24:49
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