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First Day Cover commemorating George Washington Carver

  • 1948-Jan-05

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Philatelic First Day Cover honoring American agricultural scientist and inventor George Washington Carver (1864?-1943). The envelope features an illustrated rendering of a hand holding a peanut as well as a postage stamp depicting Carver.

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  • 16.5 cm W x 9.5 cm H
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute
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  • Digitization supported by Sharon Haynie at Othmer Library After Hours, April 9, 2025.

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  • Box 1

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“First Day Cover Commemorating George Washington Carver,” January 5, 1948. Witco Stamp Collection, Box 1. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/k25s5bn.

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