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World Stamp Expo '89 Poster

Creator:
United States Postal Service
Location:
Washington, D. C.
Origin Date:
1989
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 36 in x 24 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.1965
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This poster advertises the March 17, 1989, release of the 25 cent World Stamp Expo '89 stamp which features the image of the 90-cent Lincoln postage stamp. The stamp is shown against a tightly woven textured red background with contrasting white squares and two purple rectangles with the word "Classic" and the phrase "Available March 17" in white text. The U. S. Postal Service logo and publishing information are in the lower left corner of the poster. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum