First Day Cover: Seattle World's Fair
Artifact IDMO 63.4500
Object Type
Cover, First Day
Date
October 21, 1962
Maker
United States Postal Service
(Founded 1792)
Place MadeUnited States, North America
Medium
paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 3 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in (9.5 cm x 16.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionOfficial 4-cent stamp cachet Seattle World's Fair, postmarked "Space Needle, Wash., Oct. 21, 1962", addressed to "Hon. John F. Kennedy, President of the United States, The White House, Washington 25, D.C.", on envelope in light blue and dark blue "Century 21, Seattle World's Fair, Today's Dream, Tomorrow's Reality"
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view
