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Benjamin Franklin

Created by:
Handel Film Corporation, American, founded 1953  Search this
Subject of:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Narrated by:
Ed Stoddard  Search this
Owned by:
D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Duration: 28 Minutes
Length (Film): 1000 Feet
Type:
sound films
color films (visual works)
short subjects
16mm (photographic film size)
Place used:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted:
Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1971
Topic:
African American  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Men  Search this
Science  Search this
Technology  Search this
U.S. History, 1783-1815  Search this
U.S. History, Colonial period, 1600-1775  Search this
U.S. History, Revolution, 1775-1783  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2017.55.104.1a
Restrictions & Rights:
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
DC Public Library Film Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55934579a-1c5e-48f4-904e-78a7a925647a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2017.55.104.1a

30c Franklin plate proof single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 71P
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Printer:
National Bank Note Company  Search this
Medium:
card paper; ink (deep orange) / engraving
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1861
Topic:
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)  Search this
U.S. Classics  Search this
Object number:
1980.2493.257
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm814d3ad4f-ed09-407b-876a-09407856d625
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.257

1c Franklin single on piece

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 357
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Printer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Medium:
paper (bluish); ink (green)
Dimensions:
Overall: 5.1 x 10.2cm (2 x 4in.)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
February 16, 1909
Topic:
The Gilded Age (1877-1920)  Search this
Object number:
2004.2010.2
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm83e175971-b33d-402f-92e0-33064d624bfc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2004.2010.2

1c Franklin type II single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 7
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Printer:
Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear and Company  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (blue)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1855
Object number:
2005.2001.4
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8929bf741-b833-4ab5-9da6-f0a7bf57c411
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2005.2001.4

5c & 10c composite large die trial color proof

Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
George Washington, American, 1732 - 1799  Search this
Medium:
card paper; ink (green); pencil / engraving, handwriting
Dimensions:
Overall: 10.4 x 10.5cm (4 1/8 x 4 1/8in.)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1847
Object number:
2006.2007.1
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8603eb0df-22f8-440d-b1fa-4ad27899609c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2006.2007.1
Online Media:

1c Franklin single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 300
Associated Person:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (blue green); engraving
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1903
Object number:
2008.2004.11
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm88c589de2-3900-439c-bb72-09584d060cf8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2008.2004.11

10c Franklin single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 510
Associated Person:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (orange yellow)/ engraving
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 1 x 7/8 in. (2.54 x 2.22 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1917
Object number:
2008.2004.14
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8bb5f23a3-4549-49b5-ab99-5636334bb240
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2008.2004.14

2c Franklin revenue stamped paper bank check

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA RN-E4
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (orange, green)
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 3 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (8.5 x 19.7 cm)
Type:
Revenue Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
March 15, 1872
Topic:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)  Search this
Object number:
2011.2005.709
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National Postal Museum Collection
On View:
Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8a9e79856-9471-4339-91d3-e09b2b6b621a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2011.2005.709
Online Media:

1c Franklin plate proof single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA O83P
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (rose) / engraving
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1873
Object number:
2002.2001.16.1
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm87ab0bcab-6cdc-4362-911b-02f35ba22dc5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2002.2001.16.1

1c Franklin plate proof single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA O1P
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (yellow) / engraving
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 1 × 13/16 in. (2.54 × 2.06 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1873
Object number:
2002.2001.17.1
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8487b00d8-1337-4f85-8eaf-3a359800373a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2002.2001.17.1

1c Franklin plate proof single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA O15P
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (vermilion) / engraving
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 1 × 13/16 in. (2.54 × 2.06 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1873
Object number:
2002.2001.17.15
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm860cfc711-648b-4a6a-a637-e3673950aaed
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2002.2001.17.15

1c Franklin plate proof single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA O57P
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (dark green) / engraving
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 10 5/16 × 8 7/8 in. (26.19 × 22.54 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1873
Object number:
2002.2001.19.1
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm85b3de848-827c-4057-97c6-ca938eeb222a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2002.2001.19.1

1c Franklin plate proof single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA O72P
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (brown) / engraving
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 10 5/16 × 8 7/8 in. (26.19 × 22.54 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1873
Object number:
2002.2001.19.16
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm883a7e323-c5ee-41ba-b69a-7a91b49cba2e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2002.2001.19.16

1c Franklin type IV single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 9
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Printer:
Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear and Company  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (blue)
Dimensions:
Other: 2.6 x 2.2cm (1 x 7/8in.)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1852
Topic:
American Expansion (1800-1860)  Search this
Object number:
2003.2021.2
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8da4e6917-195f-4aba-b8b7-1db81dcb9188
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2003.2021.2

1-cent Franklin

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 182
Printer:
American Bank Note Company  Search this
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Medium:
paper (soft porous); ink (dark ultramarine); adhesive / engraving
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
Issue date: 1879
Topic:
The Gilded Age (1877-1920)  Search this
Object number:
1980.2493.1027
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8545ed53b-9e4e-42a7-86bf-64fc2bd0b194
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.1027

1c Franklin Type II single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 20
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Printer:
Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear and Company  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (blue) / engraving
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1857-1861
Object number:
1980.2493.103
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm869a86b60-35aa-465e-86d0-99ce0d765508
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.103

1-cent Franklin

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 212SK
Printer:
American Bank Note Company  Search this
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Medium:
paper (soft porous); ink (ultramarine) / engraving
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
Issue date: 1887
Topic:
The Gilded Age (1877-1920)  Search this
Object number:
1980.2493.1067
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm82d0f5ddb-3d51-4e2a-985b-babfd22a35f5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.1067

1-cent Franklin

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 212SL
Printer:
American Bank Note Company  Search this
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Medium:
paper (soft porous); ink (ultramarine) / engraving
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
Issue date: 1887
Topic:
The Gilded Age (1877-1920)  Search this
Object number:
1980.2493.1068
See more items in:
National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm896e213d2-ef2c-46e9-a2cc-f5e9c003c5a1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.1068

1-cent Franklin

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 206
Printer:
American Bank Note Company  Search this
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (gray blue) / engraving
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
Issue date: 1881
Topic:
The Gilded Age (1877-1920)  Search this
Object number:
1980.2493.1091
See more items in:
National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8121e0a06-fe12-49c9-9bb5-f850e6743847
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.1091

1c Franklin Type V single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 24
Depicts:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Printer:
Toppan, Carpenter and Company  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (blue) / engraving
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1857
Object number:
1980.2493.119
See more items in:
National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8270cbd75-cbc9-46e1-8876-ac163ff39ec6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.119

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