3c American Institute of Architects single
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Object Details
- Printer
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Description
- This Architects Issue stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the American Institute of Architects. The professional organization was founded in New York City in 1857 by a group of architects. The American Institute of Architects performs government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image. The stamp depicts a column with a Corinthian capital and a mushroom type head and shaft.
- United States; American Institute; architect; artist; professional; organization; government; education; public; column; capital; architecture; art
- February 23, 1957
- Object number
- 1980.2493.5199
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink (red lilac); adhesive / engraving
- Place
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Postal Museum Collection
- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA 1089
- National Postal Museum
- Topic
- Architecture
- Organizations & Associations
- U.S. Stamps
- Record ID
- npm_1980.2493.5199
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Usage conditions apply
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8d3d1335a-3dc9-43fb-985b-55aed99765c2
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