Duck Stamp 1936-1937

Photo By/Credit

Richard E. Bishop/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
07/01/1936
Media Usage Rights/License
Copyrighted, All Rights Reserved - Used by Permission
Image
Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975)
Etching of Canada geese by Richard E. Bishop, famous for his waterfowl paintings and etchings. The design illustrates the use of leg bands on birds to trace their migratory patterns.

Plates Issued: Intaglio - #134317, #134318. Color: Black. Designer/Modeler: Richard E. Bishop. Engravers: Vignette - James R. Lowe; Letters - Frank Lamasure; Numerals - Frank Lamasure. First Day of Sale: July 1, 1936. Issue: 1936 - Third Duck Stamp. Quantity Sold: 603,623.

Inscription: Front - "U.S. Department of Agriculture. Void after June 30, 1937. Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp. $1."

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