English: 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).
Date
Issued: January 17, 1903
Source
U.S. Post Office; Smithsonian National Postal Museum
This image has been assessed under the valued image criteria and is considered the most valued image on Commons within the scope: Stamps of the United States 1901-1910, Washington portrait (front view). You can see its nomination here.
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