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Image: Washington stamp 2c 1903 issue

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Description: Image of George Washington stamp, 2c, issue of 1903 Engraving was modeled after a painting by Gilbert Stuart. R. Ostrander Smith designed the stamp. The vignette, set between two American flags, is sometimes referred to as the Washington 'Flag' stamp by collectors. The die for the stamp was engraved by George F. C. Smillie (portrait), Robert F. Ponickau (frame), and Lyman F. Ellis (lettering and numerals).
Title: Washington stamp 2c 1903 issue
Credit: U.S. Post Office; Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Author: U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing; Imaging and touch up work by Gwillhickers
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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