Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
USS Constitution Commemorative Stamp Cover
Artifact IDMO 1953.22
Object Type
Cover, Commemorative
Maker
Unknown
Date1934
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 3 5/8 in x W 6 1/2 in (9.2 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA stamp cover commemorating the USS CONSTITUTION’s stop in St. Petersburg, Florida as part of a three-year tour of the United States. On the left side of the envelope is an orange cachet consisting of an illustrated postage stamp design inside of which is the image of a sailing ship and the words “U.S.F. CONSTITUTION / ‘Old Ironsides’ / 1797 - - - 1934”. Additional text above and below the “stamp” reads: BOOST! / “Old Ironsides” STAMP.
The envelope is addressed to (typed): Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt / White House / Washington, D. C. Adhered in the upper right corner of the envelope is a U.S. 1933 violet 3¢ National Recovery Act Issue stamp (Scott 732). The envelope is postmarked U.S. Frigate CONSTITUTION, April 21, 1934, with a "ST.PETERS- / BURG,FLA.” cancellation.
The return address is typed on the reverse of the envelope: Edward B. Cundall / Ashaway, R. I.
Additional DetailsThe envelope is addressed to (typed): Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt / White House / Washington, D. C. Adhered in the upper right corner of the envelope is a U.S. 1933 violet 3¢ National Recovery Act Issue stamp (Scott 732). The envelope is postmarked U.S. Frigate CONSTITUTION, April 21, 1934, with a "ST.PETERS- / BURG,FLA.” cancellation.
The return address is typed on the reverse of the envelope: Edward B. Cundall / Ashaway, R. I.
Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesStamp Collecting Materials (National Archives Identifier 749938)
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