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4c St. Lawrence Seaway single
Object Details
- Description
- This St. Lawrence Seaway Issue stamp commemorates the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, a series of locks, canals and dams that connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. The stamp features an image of a map of the Great Lakes, and intertwining emblems of a maple leaf and eagle, symbolizing the collaboration of Canada and the United States in the construction of the seaway.
- United States; Canada; St. Lawrence Seaway; canal; lock; damn; Great Lakes; Atlantic Ocean; water; river; transportation; maple leaf; eagle; map
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- June 26, 1959
- Object number
- 1980.2493.5277
- Printer
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink (red & dark blue); adhesive / engraving
- Place
- United States of America
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- National Postal Museum Collection
- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA 1131
- Topic
- Maps
- U.S. Stamps
- Record ID
- npm_1980.2493.5277
- Usage
- Usage conditions apply
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