World War II Patriotic cover

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Object Details

Publisher
Dime Stores
Description
"I'm Doing My Share For Uncle Sam"
A three-cent United States Scott 905 is affixed to this cachet cover postmarked Jamestown, New York, December 6, 1943. Uncle Sam in his top hat strikes a powerful pose in this simplistic cachet by Dime Stores publisher.
December 6, 1943
Object number
2002.2035.12
Type
Covers & Associated Letters
Medium
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Place of Destination
Indiana
Place of Origin
New York
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Title
Scott Catalogue USA 905
National Postal Museum
Topic
World War II (1939-1945)
Covers & Letters
Record ID
npm_2002.2035.12
Metadata Usage (text)
Usage conditions apply
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8341d63e4-ea91-4762-88bc-3e082aa84e3d
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