3c Steel Industry single

National Postal Museum

Object Details

Printer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Description
This Steel Industry Issue stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the steel industry in America. The industry grew at a rapid rate during the mid-1800s dues to advances in technology and better infrastructure. There was easy availability to iron ore, coal, and manpower. The state of Pennsylvania, including cities like Pittsburgh and Bethlehem, were some of the largest producers of steel. The stamp features an eagle and a pouring ladle.
United States; Pennsylvania; steel industry; iron; ore; coal; workers; technology; Andrew Carnegie; eagle; ladle
May 22, 1957
Object number
1980.2493.5201
Type
Postage Stamps
Medium
paper; ink (bright ultramarine); adhesive / engraving
Place
United States of America
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Title
Scott Catalogue USA 1090
National Postal Museum
Topic
Science
Technology & Inventions
U.S. Stamps
Record ID
npm_1980.2493.5201
Metadata Usage (text)
Usage conditions apply
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm85c16a379-2e6a-42ea-a23b-b78e072ca142

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