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Smithsonian Institution 3c Commemorative

Name: Smithsonian Institution 3c Commemorative
Brand: United States

United States · 1946 · 3¢

The stamp features an illustration of the iconic Smithsonian Institution Building, known as 'The Castle', with its distinctive Norman-style architecture.

This stamp was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., a renowned complex of museums and research centers.

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architecture institution commemorative history

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