Printer:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this

Medium:

paper; ink (carmine); adhesive / engraving

Type:

Postage Stamps

Place:

United States of America

Date:

November 20, 1948

Description:

This American Turners Issue stamp celebrates “a century of health” and depicts a torch and the emblem of the American Turners society. The Turners originated in Germany as a gymnastics club and political organization. The movement made its way to the United States in the 19th century from German immigrants.

United States; Germany; Turns; gymnastics; athletic; political; torch; organization; centennial; immigrant; sport

Depicts:

American Turners Society  Search this

Topic:

Sports  Search this

Health & Medicine  Search this

Organizations & Associations  Search this

U.S. Stamps  Search this

Object number:

1980.2493.4069

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National Postal Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Postal Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm85c1bd0cf-cbef-47c0-a3fa-d2b74f7dbd53

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.4069