# 5618 - 2021 First-Class Forever Stamps - Western Wear: Western Shirt
US #5618
2021 Western Shirt – Western Wear
- One of four stamps honoring Western apparel and its history in the United States
Stamp Category: Definitive
Set: Western Wear
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 23, 2021
First Day City: Abilene, Texas
Quantity Issued: 175,000,000
Printed by: Unknown (USPS never released the name of the printer)
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklets of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate a classic western style shirt which has become synonymous with the American West.
About the stamp design: Includes an illustration of a western shirt. Original artwork by Ryan Feerer.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue postmark was from Abilene, Texas, but there was no First Day of Issue Ceremony held.
About the Western Wear set: Issued to celebrate clothing and accessories that have become symbolic of the American West. Includes four stamps picturing Western attire: a cowboy hat, boot with spur, shirt, and belt buckle. Each stamp also includes elements commonly associated with the American West such as cacti, snakes, roses, and stars. Original artwork by Ryan Feerer.
History the stamp represents: Western shirts come in a wide range of colors and designs. They may be made of denim, flannel, cotton, linen, and more. Some are plain while others have a plaid pattern or intricate embroidery accents. Fancier shirts may feature rhinestones or glitter and may be worn with a classic western bolo tie.
There are several possible origins of the modern western shirt. One early influence was US Cavalry shirts worn by soldiers during the Civil War. These shirts were made of blue wool and included yellow piping and brass buttons. It is said this design was created by George Armstrong Custer. From there, Papa Jack Wilde added snap buttons as the shirt closure and pocket flaps in 1946. Shortly after, the shirts were adopted by Hollywood for silver screen cowboys like Roy Rogers, Clayton Moore, and John Wayne.
From then on, a number of country music stars began wearing western shirts during their performances. Even Elvis Presley was inspired by western styles in the early days of his career. Working cowboys generally wore simpler shirts while on the job, but when it was time to go out on the town, they would adopt the fancier designs. After all, no woman can resist a sharp-dressed cowboy!
US #5618
2021 Western Shirt – Western Wear
- One of four stamps honoring Western apparel and its history in the United States
Stamp Category: Definitive
Set: Western Wear
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 23, 2021
First Day City: Abilene, Texas
Quantity Issued: 175,000,000
Printed by: Unknown (USPS never released the name of the printer)
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklets of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate a classic western style shirt which has become synonymous with the American West.
About the stamp design: Includes an illustration of a western shirt. Original artwork by Ryan Feerer.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue postmark was from Abilene, Texas, but there was no First Day of Issue Ceremony held.
About the Western Wear set: Issued to celebrate clothing and accessories that have become symbolic of the American West. Includes four stamps picturing Western attire: a cowboy hat, boot with spur, shirt, and belt buckle. Each stamp also includes elements commonly associated with the American West such as cacti, snakes, roses, and stars. Original artwork by Ryan Feerer.
History the stamp represents: Western shirts come in a wide range of colors and designs. They may be made of denim, flannel, cotton, linen, and more. Some are plain while others have a plaid pattern or intricate embroidery accents. Fancier shirts may feature rhinestones or glitter and may be worn with a classic western bolo tie.
There are several possible origins of the modern western shirt. One early influence was US Cavalry shirts worn by soldiers during the Civil War. These shirts were made of blue wool and included yellow piping and brass buttons. It is said this design was created by George Armstrong Custer. From there, Papa Jack Wilde added snap buttons as the shirt closure and pocket flaps in 1946. Shortly after, the shirts were adopted by Hollywood for silver screen cowboys like Roy Rogers, Clayton Moore, and John Wayne.
From then on, a number of country music stars began wearing western shirts during their performances. Even Elvis Presley was inspired by western styles in the early days of his career. Working cowboys generally wore simpler shirts while on the job, but when it was time to go out on the town, they would adopt the fancier designs. After all, no woman can resist a sharp-dressed cowboy!