U.S. #737
1934 3¢ Mothers of America
Rotary Printing, Perforated 11 x 10.5
Issue Date: May 2, 1934
First City: Any city
Quantity Issued: 193,290,100
Issued for use on Mother's Day mail in tribute to the Mothers of America, and illustrates a reproduction of the painting by James A. Whistler, "Portrait of My Mother."
U.S. #738
1934 3¢ Mothers of America
Flat Plate Printing
Issue Date: May 2, 1934
Quantity Issued: 15,432,100
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Flat Plate Press
Perforations: 11
Color: Deep violet
This stamp was issued for use on Mother's Day mail in tribute to the mothers of America. It illustrates a reproduction of the painting by James A. Whistler, Portrait of My Mother.
U.S. #739
1934 3¢ Wisconsin Tercentenary
Issue Date: July 7, 1934
First City: Green Bay, WI
Quantity Issued: 64,525,400
Commemorates the 300th anniversary of the landing of the French explorer Jean Nicolet on the shores of Green Bay. Nicolet had been seeking a short route to China, but instead became the first white man to set foot on what is now the state of Wisconsin.