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World War II Patriotic cover
Object Details
- Description
- "I'll Be Glad When This 'Chute Shortage Is Over!"
- Two U.S. soldiers jump from a plane with bunches of balloons for parachutes in this 1942 cartoon cachet by American Art Service of Chicago, Illinois. A three-cent United States Scott 807 is tied to this cover by the boxed slogan Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps. Postmarked Charlotte, North Carolina, October 18, 1943.
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- October 18, 1943
- Object number
- 2002.2035.55
- Publisher
- American Art Service
- Type
- Covers & Associated Letters
- Medium
- paper; ink; adhesive
- Dimensions
- 8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
- Place of Origin
- North Carolina
- Place of Destination
- Ohio
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- National Postal Museum Collection
- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA 807
- Topic
- World War II (1939-1945)
- Covers & Letters
- Record ID
- npm_2002.2035.55
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