Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›‘Old Ironsides’ Stamps—In the historical shipping atmosphere of the main office of the State Street Trust Company, Charles Francis Adams, chairman of the board and former secretary of the Navy, launches the sale of the Constitution stamp. Allan Forbes, president of the company, is the first customer. Center is Dixie Arnold, who will sell the stamps, while (right) is Everett Cook, president of Bank Stamp Club.
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library
‘Old Ironsides’ Stamps—In the historical shipping atmosphere of the main office of the State Street Trust Company, Charles Francis Adams, chairman of the board and former secretary of the Navy, launches the sale of the Constitution stamp. Allan Forbes, president of the company, is the first customer. Center is Dixie Arnold, who will sell the stamps, while (right) is Everett Cook, president of Bank Stamp Club.
[ca. October 1947]
CC0 — Public Domain
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[Information from item housing] Adams, Charles Francis - Navy Secretary: Groups
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