1999 33c Celebrate the Century,1940s: Women Support War Effort
# 3186e - 1999 33c Celebrate the Century - 1940s: Women Support War Effort
$2.25 - $3.20
(No reviews yet)
Write a Review
Write a Review
3186e - 1999 33c Celebrate the Century - 1940s: Women Support War Effort
| Image | Condition | Price | Qty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Classic First Day Cover
Ships in 1-3 business days.
Ships in 1-3 business days.
$ 2.25
|
$ 2.25 |
|
|
|
Mint Stamp(s)
Ships in 1-3 business days.
Ships in 1-3 business days.
$ 2.95
|
$ 2.95 |
|
|
|
Fleetwood First Day Cover
Sold out.
Sold out.
|
|||
Mounts - Click Here
| Mount | Price | Qty |
|---|
US #3186e
1999 Women Support War Effort – Celebrate the Century (1940s)
• Part of the fifth sheet in the Celebrate the Century stamp series issued from 1998-2000
• Honors American women in the workforce during World War II
• Includes text on the back with historical details
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Celebrate the Century
Value: 32¢ First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: February 18, 1999
First Day City: Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia
Quantity Issued: 188,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset, Intaglio
Format: Panes of 15
Perforations: 11.5
Tagging: Block Tagging
Why the stamp was issued: To commemorate the countless American woman who helped keep the country running while their men were off fighting during World War II.
About the stamp design: Pictures a reproduction of the well-known “Rosie the Riveter” poster created by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation during World War II. Includes the following text on the back: “When millions of men joined the armed forces, millions of women took over factory jobs and made up more than one-third of the civilian workforce. Millions of women also served as volunteers.”
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Dobbins Air Force Base Fuel Cell Hangar in Georgia.
About the Celebrate the Century series: The USPS launched the Celebrate the Century series in 1998 to mark the end of the 20th century and herald the arrival of the 21st. The series includes 10 sheets of 15 stamps (150 in total), with each honoring important moments from a different decade (1900s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s). At the time of completion, it was the longest and most ambitious commemorative stamp series in US history.
History the stamp represents: One of the most dramatic social changes during World War II was the extraordinary job opportunities for woman. Virtually overnight, housewives and mothers were transformed into welders, electricians, mechanics, taxi drivers, attorneys, fire fighters, and police officers, changing the working world forever.
Between 1940 and 1944, the number of working women increased from 12 million to 18.2 million. Many of those who had worked at service-related jobs before the war moved into higher-paying skilled positions. For example, because of a waitress shortage, one-third of the restaurants in Detroit were closed by 1943.
Throughout the war years, women who took jobs entered a male-only world. Working conditions were difficult and dangerous. Women also had to deal with sexual harassment on the job and were paid less than their male counterparts.
US #3186e
1999 Women Support War Effort – Celebrate the Century (1940s)
• Part of the fifth sheet in the Celebrate the Century stamp series issued from 1998-2000
• Honors American women in the workforce during World War II
• Includes text on the back with historical details
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Celebrate the Century
Value: 32¢ First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: February 18, 1999
First Day City: Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia
Quantity Issued: 188,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset, Intaglio
Format: Panes of 15
Perforations: 11.5
Tagging: Block Tagging
Why the stamp was issued: To commemorate the countless American woman who helped keep the country running while their men were off fighting during World War II.
About the stamp design: Pictures a reproduction of the well-known “Rosie the Riveter” poster created by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation during World War II. Includes the following text on the back: “When millions of men joined the armed forces, millions of women took over factory jobs and made up more than one-third of the civilian workforce. Millions of women also served as volunteers.”
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Dobbins Air Force Base Fuel Cell Hangar in Georgia.
About the Celebrate the Century series: The USPS launched the Celebrate the Century series in 1998 to mark the end of the 20th century and herald the arrival of the 21st. The series includes 10 sheets of 15 stamps (150 in total), with each honoring important moments from a different decade (1900s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s). At the time of completion, it was the longest and most ambitious commemorative stamp series in US history.
History the stamp represents: One of the most dramatic social changes during World War II was the extraordinary job opportunities for woman. Virtually overnight, housewives and mothers were transformed into welders, electricians, mechanics, taxi drivers, attorneys, fire fighters, and police officers, changing the working world forever.
Between 1940 and 1944, the number of working women increased from 12 million to 18.2 million. Many of those who had worked at service-related jobs before the war moved into higher-paying skilled positions. For example, because of a waitress shortage, one-third of the restaurants in Detroit were closed by 1943.
Throughout the war years, women who took jobs entered a male-only world. Working conditions were difficult and dangerous. Women also had to deal with sexual harassment on the job and were paid less than their male counterparts.