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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 807
Description:
"I'll Be Glad When This 'Chute Shortage Is Over!"
Two U.S. soldiers jump from a plane with bunches of balloons for parachutes in this 1942 cartoon cachet by American Art Service of Chicago, Illinois. A three-cent United States Scott 807 is tied to this cover by the boxed slogan Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps. Postmarked Charlotte, North Carolina, October 18, 1943.
Date:
October 18, 1943
Markings:
2 CHARLOTTE / OCT 18 / 4:30 PM / 1943 / N.C.; BUY / WAR SAVINGS / BONDS AND STAMPS [cancel]
"I'LL BE GLAD WHEN THIS / 'CHUTE SHORTAGE IS OVER!" [cachet]
COPYRIGHT 1942 BY AMERICAN ART SERVICE [lower left corner]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.55
Place of Origin:
North Carolina
Place of Destination:
Ohio
Collection:
