Created by
United States Postal Service, American, founded 1775
Subject of
Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
Date
January 27, 2005
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (10.5 x 24.1 cm)
Description
A first day cover for Marian Anderson 37 cent stamp issued as part of the Black Heritage stamp series in 2005. A large portrait of Anderson is on the left side of the envelope. At the top right, a stamp with the U.S. Postal Service's first day cover mark featuring musical notes.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
first day covers
Topic
Correspondence
Opera (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Denyce Graves
Object number
2012.49.4
Restrictions & Rights
© United States Postal Service
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fb70315e-7f11-4c95-8a5d-7550da20e196

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

Share this page