Exhibitions

Art of the Stamp

July 30, 2003 – February 26, 2004

Elvis Presley Airbrush and acrylic on board
Artist: Mark Stutzman
Art director: Howard E. Paine
First day of issue: January 8, 1993

National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC

Philatelic & Rarities Galleries, Lower Level

See on Map Floor Plan

On view are 100 original drawings and artworks that were used to create postage stamps, including entries for the famous Elvis stamp design competition. The exhibition also uncovers the real story about the Bill Picket misprint.