Duck Stamp 1935-1936

Photo By/Credit

Frank W. Benson/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
07/01/1935
Media Usage Rights/License
Copyrighted, All Rights Reserved - Used by Permission
Image
Frank W. Benson (1862-1951)
Black and white wash painting of canvasbacks by Frank W. Benson, a master painter and etcher, who has been called the dean of American duck etchers.

Plates Issued: Intaglio - #131980, #131981, #131982, #131983. Color: Maroon. Designer/Modeler: Alvin R. Meissner. Engravers: Vignette - Carl T. Arlt; Letters - Donald R. McLeod; Numerals - Donald R. McLeod. First Day of Sale: July 1, 1935 Issue: 1935 - Second Duck Stamp. Quantity Sold: 448,204

Inscription: Front - "U.S. Department of Agriculture. Voide after June 30, 1936. Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp. 1 Dollar."

Images of the stamp are copyrighted. To use the image on a product that will be produced and sold, you must apply for, and be accepted as, a Licensee. <https://www.fws.gov/service/license-duck-stamps-or-junior-duck-stamp-imagery>
Recreational Activity
Subject tags
Art
Birds
Hunting
Waterfowl