George Washington 1890 2-cent Lake

United States · 1890 · 2 cents

This 1890 United States 2-cent stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States, rendered in a distinctive lake color. The design is part of the definitive series issued during the late 19th century.

Issued as part of the 1890-1893 definitive series, this stamp facilitated standard letter postage during a period of significant industrial growth and westward expansion in the United States.