Printer:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this

Medium:

paper; ink (rose red); adhesive / engraving

Type:

Postage Stamps

Place:

United States of America

Date:

July 24, 1962

Description:

This Girls Scouts Issue stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts of America. The Scout Movement began in the United Kingdom, to promote physical, mental and spiritual development in young people. Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of America in Savannah, Georgia in 1912. The stamp features an image of a Senior Girl Scout in front of the United States Flag.

United States; Juliette Low; Georgia; Savannah; Girl Scouts; scouting; youth; girl; portrait; woman; flag

Topic:

Education & Teaching  Search this

Humanitarian Causes  Search this

Women's Heritage  Search this

Organizations & Associations  Search this

U.S. Stamps  Search this

Object number:

1980.2493.5418

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National Postal Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Postal Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8d2fe7615-6b51-42cd-8404-aa4461f78a1a

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.5418