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4c 50-Star Flag single
Object Details
- Description
- This 50-Star Flag Issue stamp features an image of a fifty star American flag. The fifty star flag has been used since 1959, following the admission of Alaska and Hawaii’s admission into statehood. The layout for the flag was designed by Robert G. Heft, as part of a high school project.
- United States; flag; old glory; stars and stripes; star-spangled banner; red; white; blue
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- July 4, 1960
- Object number
- 1980.2493.5326
- Printer
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink (dark blue, red); adhesive / engraving
- Place
- United States of America
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- National Postal Museum Collection
- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA 1153
- Topic
- Holidays & Celebrations
- U.S. Stamps
- Record ID
- npm_1980.2493.5326
- Usage
- Usage conditions apply
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