Seven Canadian postage stamps, CH60-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1898

GUSN

GUSN-373091

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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
Negatives
Small negatives
Seven Canadian postage stamps, CH60-A
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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
- Negatives
  - Small negatives

Description

The image shows seven Canadian postage stamps arranged in a symmetrical pattern. The central stamp features a map and is marked "XMAS 1898" with the text "WE HOLD A VASTER EMPIRE THAN HAS BEEN." Surrounding it are other stamps depicting different denominations and subjects, including Queen Victoria.

Details

Descriptive Terms

postage stamps
Canadian
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002401
Chandler negative CH60-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC019

Collection Name

Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

Reference Code

PC019.001.A.CH60-A

Record Details

Originator

Chandler, Horace Parker (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Photographs

Description Level

Item

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