Beautiful, US Postage Stamps ready for your letters, cards, or crafts.  Each packet contains 5 mint stamps featuring the 32c 1997 Classic American Dolls - American Child.

These unused stamps and in very good condition and are postage lots - to be used for mailing or crafts.   They are sold as it, and not intended as collectibles.

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About these stamps:  This 1997 stamp was issued as part of a pane of 15 stamps each picturing a different American doll or pair of dolls. This pane was unique as it was the first time that individual photographs were used on a large set of stamps.  (Previously only paintings or drawings were used for large panes, such as US birds and flowers). The original concept was for a block of 4 different dolls, but eventually the number grew to 15 to show a diverse collection of American dolls from the early 20th century.  The first day ceremony was held in Anaheim, California at the conference of the United Federation of Doll Clubs. 

Prior to the 1929 Stock Market Crash, Dewees Cochran made her living as a painter and sculptor.  She turned to doll designing as a way to support herself and continue her creativity.  During the bleak days of the Great Depression,  toy makers turned from whimsy to reality.  She created her American Children doll series in 1936 and were an instant success.  Originally her dolls were made with wood pulp and glue, but transitioned to latex for a more realistic skin texture.  She continued creating her dolls until 1980.

 

 A bit more history:  United States Post Office issued its first stamp on July 1, 1847. Since that time, over 5000 stamps have been released. Each stamp is given its own identification number called a Scott Number. This stamp has been designated as Scott Number 3151E.