Colonial Craftsmen Commemorative
United States · 1972 · 8 cents
This 8-cent United States stamp, issued on July 4, 1972, commemorates colonial craftsmen. Designed by Leonard Everett Fisher, the stamp depicts four distinct colonial trades: glassblowing, silver making, wig making, and hat making.
Issued on Independence Day, this stamp highlights the skilled labor and artisanal traditions that were fundamental to early American society, celebrating the heritage of craftsmanship.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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