Object Details
- Description
- "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death"
- Patrick Henry's words continue to ring out in this cachet depicting the Statue of Liberty, the Flag, and the V for Victory. A three-cent United States Scott 721 is tied to this cover with the boxed slogan Buy Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps. Postmarked Chicago, Illinois, October 4, 1941. The reverse side has a large label promoting International Philatelic Week, November 9 to 15, 1941. This cachet with a 1940 copyright was designed by Jacques Minkus of New York City.
- October 4, 1941
- Object number
- 2002.2035.407
- 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
- See more items in
- National Postal Museum Collection
- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA 721
- National Postal Museum
- Topic
- World War II (1939-1945)
- Covers & Letters
- Record ID
- npm_2002.2035.407
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm889158ec5-12c4-4621-8595-3949b38821c9
