{"id":12892,"date":"2021-11-01T19:28:34","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T23:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=12892"},"modified":"2022-03-07T14:18:45","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T19:18:45","slug":"edmonia-lewis-u-s-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=12892","title":{"rendered":"Edmonia Lewis (U.S. 2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Announced November 1, 2021:<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The 45th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors sculptor Edmonia Lewis (circa 1844-1907). As the first African American and Native American sculptor to achieve international recognition, Lewis challenged social barriers and assumptions about artists in mid-19th century America. The stamp art is a casein-on-wood portrait of Lewis, based on a photograph taken in Boston between 1864 and 1871. Art director Antonio Alcal\u00e1 designed the stamp with original art by Alex Bostic.<\/p>\n

The Scott catalogue number for this stamp is 5663.<\/p>\n

Additional information will be posted below the line, with the newest at the top.<\/p>\n

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Updated January 17th<\/sup><\/em>:<\/strong><\/span>
\nTechnical Specifications:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Issue: Edmonia Lewis Stamp
\nItem Number: 481600
\nDenomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail\u00ae Forever\u00ae
\nFormat: Pane of 20
\nSeries: Black Heritage
\nIssue Date & City: January 26, 2022, Washington, DC 20066
\n\"\"<\/a>Art Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nDesigner: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nArtist: Alex Bostic, Starkville, MS
\nModeler: Sandra Lane \/ Michelle Finn
\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America
\nPress Type: Gallus RCS
\nStamps per Pane: 20
\nPrint Quantity: 35,000,000 stamps
\nPaper Type: Phosphor Tagged Paper, Block Tag
\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
\nColors: Pantone 7685, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
\nStamp Orientation: Vertical
\nImage Area (w x h): 0.84 x 1.42 in.\/21.336 x 36.068 mm
\nOverall Size (w x h): 0.98 x 1.56 in.\/24.892 x 39.624 mm
\nFull Pane Size (w x h): 6 x 8.5 in.\/152.4 x 215.9 mm
\nPress Sheet Size (w x h): 12.243 x 17.743 in.\/ 310.9722 x 450.6722 mm
\nPlate Size: 80 stamps per revolution
\nPlate Number: \u201cB\u201d followed by five (5) single digits in bottom 2 corners
\nMarginal Markings:
\nFront: Header: \u201cBlack Heritage, Celebrating Edmonia Lewis, 45th in a series\u201d \u2022 Plate number in bottom 2 corners
\nBack: \u00a92021 USPS \u2022 USPS Logo \u2022 Two barcodes (481600) \u2022 Plate position diagram (4) \u2022 Promotional text<\/p>\n

Updated January 10th<\/sup><\/em>:<\/strong><\/span>
\nHere are the first-day postmarks for this issue:\"\"<\/a>The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.70″ x 1.09″ \"\"<\/a>The Pictorial Postmark measures 2.23″ x1.32″ \"\"<\/a>The “Special” postmark which other cities may use, although not on the first-day, measures 2.73″ x 0.93″<\/p>\n

Updated December 21th<\/sup><\/em>:<\/strong><\/span>
\n[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]<\/em>
\nU.S. Postal Service Issuing Edmonia Lewis Black Heritage Forever Stamp Jan. 26<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

WHAT:<\/strong><\/span> The 45th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors Edmonia Lewis, the first African American and Native American sculptor to earn international recognition. The \"\"<\/a>stamp art is a casein-paint portrait based on a photograph of Lewis by Augustus Marshall made in Boston between 1864 and 1871.<\/p>\n

The Edmonia Lewis stamp will be issued in panes of 20.<\/p>\n

The first-day-of-issue event for the Edmonia Lewis Forever stamp is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtags #EdmoniaLewis and #BlackHeritageStamps.<\/p>\n

WHO:<\/strong><\/span> Dr. Joshua D. Colin, Chief Retail and Delivery Officer, U.S. Postal Service and Dedicating Official<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/strong><\/span> Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. EST<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>WHERE:<\/strong><\/span> Smithsonian American Art Museum<\/a>
\n8th and G Streets NW
\nWashington, DC 20004<\/p>\n

RSVP:<\/strong><\/span> Dedication ceremony attendees are encouraged to RSVP at: usps.com\/edmonialewis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BACKGROUND:<\/strong><\/span> As the first African American and Native American sculptor to earn international recognition, Edmonia Lewis challenged social barriers and assumptions about \"\"<\/a>artists in mid-19th century America.<\/p>\n

Born in Greenbush, NY, Lewis spent most of her career in Rome, where her studio became a must-see attraction for American tourists. In addition to portrait busts of prominent people, Lewis\u2019s work incorporated African American themes, including the celebration of newly won freedoms, and sensitively depicted her Native American heritage as peaceful and dignified.<\/p>\n

A Roman Catholic, Lewis also received several religious commissions. The work she produced during her prolific career evokes the complexity of her social identity and reflects the passion and independence of her artistic vision.<\/p>\n

As the public continues to discover the beautiful subtleties of Lewis\u2019s work, scholars will further interpret her role in American art and the ways she explored, affirmed or de-emphasized her complex cultural identity to meet or expand the artistic expectations of her day.<\/p>\n

Updated December 16th<\/sup> from the<\/em> Postal Bulletin:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On January 26, 2022, in Washington, DC, the United States Postal Service\u00ae will issue the Edmonia Lewis stamp (Forever\u00ae priced at the First-Class Mail\u00ae rate) in one design, in a \"\"<\/a>pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 481600). This stamp will go on sale nationwide January 26, 2022, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.<\/p>\n

The 45th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors sculptor Edmonia Lewis (c.1844\u20131907). As the first African American and Native American sculptor to earn international recognition, Lewis challenged social barriers and assumptions about artists in mid-19th century America. The stamp features a casein-paint portrait of Lewis based on a photograph made between 1864 and 1871. Art director Antonio Alcal\u00e1 designed the stamp with art by Alex Bostic.<\/p>\n

Automatic distribution.<\/p>\n

Special Dedication Postmarks:<\/strong><\/span>
\nOnly the following pictorial postmark is permitted for the Edmonia Lewis stamp. The word \u201cStation\u201d or the abbreviation \u201cSTA\u201d is required somewhere in the design because it will be a temporary station. Use of any image other than the following special pictorial image is prohibited.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:<\/strong><\/span>
\nCustomers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office\u2122 or at The Postal Store\u00ae website at \"\"<\/a>usps.com\/shop. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:<\/p>\n

FDOI \u2013 Edmonia Lewis Stamp
\nUSPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
\n8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
\nKansas City, MO 64144-9900<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by May 26, 2022.<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications<\/strong><\/span> are not yet available.<\/p>\n

Updated December 11th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span>
\nLinn’s Stamp News<\/em> reports this stamp will be issued January 26th<\/sup> with Washington DC as the first-day city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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