World War II Patriotic cover

National Postal Museum

Object Details

Description
"Remember Pearl Harbor! Work for Victory"
A three-cent United States Scott 901 is affixed to this serviceman's cover postmarked Scott Field, Illinois, June 11, 1942. The cachet has the potent patriotic symbol of the American Eagle. This cover was a product of Cachet Craft Cover Service (Frederick B. Fitts) of Framingham, Massachusetts.
June 11, 1942
Object number
2002.2035.447
Type
Covers & Associated Letters
Medium
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Place of Destination
Illinois
Place of Origin
Illinois
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Title
Scott Catalogue USA 901
National Postal Museum
Topic
World War II (1939-1945)
Covers & Letters
Record ID
npm_2002.2035.447
Metadata Usage (text)
Usage conditions apply
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm894a7bafe-34e6-4db5-ad30-2c26a28d5c2c

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