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Perforated Collection (#2)

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Background imagePerforated Collection: 3c Washington F Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company

3c Washington F Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company
3c Washington F Grill single, 1867. Unused; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 2c Andrew Jackson F Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company

2c Andrew Jackson F Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company
2c Andrew Jackson F Grill single, 1867. Unused; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 3c Washington E Grill single, 1868. Creator: National Bank Note Company

3c Washington E Grill single, 1868. Creator: National Bank Note Company
3c Washington E Grill single, 1868. Perf 12; mint

Background imagePerforated Collection: 12c Henry Clay special printing single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company

12c Henry Clay special printing single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company
12c Henry Clay special printing single, 1875. Unused; special printing of 1873 issue; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

Background imagePerforated Collection: 15c Daniel Webster special printing single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company

15c Daniel Webster special printing single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company
15c Daniel Webster special printing single, 1875. Unused; special printing of 1873 issue; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

Background imagePerforated Collection: 10c Thomas Jefferson special printing single, 1875. Creator

10c Thomas Jefferson special printing single, 1875. Creator
10c Thomas Jefferson special printing single, 1875. Unused; special printing of 1873 issue; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

Background imagePerforated Collection: 7c Edwin M. Stanton special printing single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company

7c Edwin M. Stanton special printing single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company
7c Edwin M. Stanton special printing single, 1875. Unused; special printing of 1873 issue; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

Background imagePerforated Collection: 1c Franklin type III single, July 1, 1851. Creators: Toppan, Carpenter & Company

1c Franklin type III single, July 1, 1851. Creators: Toppan, Carpenter & Company
1c Franklin type III single, July 1, 1851. Used; position 99R2, the best of the Type III positions

Background imagePerforated Collection: 12c Washington single, 1861. Creator: National Bank Note Company

12c Washington single, 1861. Creator: National Bank Note Company
12c Washington single, 1861. Unused; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 90c Washington F Grill single, 1867-1868. Creator: National Bank Note Company

90c Washington F Grill single, 1867-1868. Creator: National Bank Note Company
90c Washington F Grill single, 1867-1868. Unused; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 30c Franklin single, 1860. Creators: Toppan, Carpenter & Company

30c Franklin single, 1860. Creators: Toppan, Carpenter & Company
30c Franklin single, 1860. Unused

Background imagePerforated Collection: 3c Steam Locomotive G Grill single, 1869. Creator: National Bank Note Company

3c Steam Locomotive G Grill single, 1869. Creator: National Bank Note Company
3c Steam Locomotive G Grill single, 1869. Unused; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 30c Franklin F Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company

30c Franklin F Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company
30c Franklin F Grill single, 1867. Unused; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 10c Washington type I single, 1857. Creator: Toppan, Carpenter & Company

10c Washington type I single, 1857. Creator: Toppan, Carpenter & Company
10c Washington type I single, 1857. Used

Background imagePerforated Collection: 2c Post Rider and Horse G Grill single, 1869. Creator: National Bank Note Company

2c Post Rider and Horse G Grill single, 1869. Creator: National Bank Note Company
2c Post Rider and Horse G Grill single, 1869. Unused; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 2c Landing of Columbus single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company

2c Landing of Columbus single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company
2c Landing of Columbus single, 1893. Mint

Background imagePerforated Collection: 10c Columbus Presenting Natives single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company

10c Columbus Presenting Natives single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company
10c Columbus Presenting Natives single, 1893. Mint; Design of the stamp taken from a painting by Luigi Gregori entitled " Columbus Presenting Natives"

Background imagePerforated Collection: 8c Columbus Restored to Favor single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company

8c Columbus Restored to Favor single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company
8c Columbus Restored to Favor single, 1893. Mint; Design of the stamp taken from a painting by Francisco Jover entitled " Columbus Restored to Favor"

Background imagePerforated Collection: 5c Thomas Jefferson type II single, 1860. Creator: Toppan, Carpenter & Company

5c Thomas Jefferson type II single, 1860. Creator: Toppan, Carpenter & Company
5c Thomas Jefferson type II single, 1860. Unused

Background imagePerforated Collection: 24c Washington re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company

24c Washington re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company
24c Washington re-issue single, 1875. Unused; perf 12; re-issue of 1861-65; without grill; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

Background imagePerforated Collection: 24c Washington F Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company

24c Washington F Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company
24c Washington F Grill single, 1867. Perf 12; mint

Background imagePerforated Collection: 1c Franklin F Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company

1c Franklin F Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company
1c Franklin F Grill single, 1867. Unused; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 10c Washington E Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company

10c Washington E Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company
10c Washington E Grill single, 1867. Unused; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 15c Landing of Columbus re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company

15c Landing of Columbus re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company
15c Landing of Columbus re-issue single, 1875. Used; perf 12; re-issue of 1869; without grill; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

Background imagePerforated Collection: 10c Shield and Eagle re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company

10c Shield and Eagle re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company
10c Shield and Eagle re-issue single, 1875. Unused; perf 12; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in

Background imagePerforated Collection: 12c Henry Clay single, 1870. Creator: National Bank Note Company

12c Henry Clay single, 1870. Creator: National Bank Note Company
12c Henry Clay single, 1870

Background imagePerforated Collection: 1c Franklin re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company

1c Franklin re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company
1c Franklin re-issue single, 1875. Unused; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia

Background imagePerforated Collection: 30c Franklin reprint single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company

30c Franklin reprint single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company
30c Franklin reprint single, 1875. Unused; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia

Background imagePerforated Collection: 30c Thomas Jefferson single, 1890. Creator: American Bank Note Company

30c Thomas Jefferson single, 1890. Creator: American Bank Note Company
30c Thomas Jefferson single, 1890. Mint

Background imagePerforated Collection: 1c Franklin single, 1887. Creator: American Bank Note Company

1c Franklin single, 1887. Creator: American Bank Note Company
1c Franklin single, 1887. Unused; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 4c Andrew Jackson single, 1883. Creator: American Bank Note Company

4c Andrew Jackson single, 1883. Creator: American Bank Note Company
4c Andrew Jackson single, 1883. Mint; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 3c Washington single, 1881. Creator: American Bank Note Company

3c Washington single, 1881. Creator: American Bank Note Company
3c Washington single, 1881. Unused; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 10c Washington type II single, 1857. Creator: Toppan, Carpenter & Company

10c Washington type II single, 1857. Creator: Toppan, Carpenter & Company
10c Washington type II single, 1857. Used

Background imagePerforated Collection: 5c Thomas Jefferson re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company

5c Thomas Jefferson re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company
5c Thomas Jefferson re-issue single, 1875. Unused; perf 12; re-issue of 1861-66; without grill; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

Background imagePerforated Collection: 1c Franklin G Grill single, 1869. Creator: National Bank Note Company

1c Franklin G Grill single, 1869. Creator: National Bank Note Company
1c Franklin G Grill single, 1869. Unused

Background imagePerforated Collection: 2c Andrew Jackson re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company

2c Andrew Jackson re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company
2c Andrew Jackson re-issue single, 1875. Unused; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 10c Washington F Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company

10c Washington F Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company
10c Washington F Grill single, 1867. Unused

Background imagePerforated Collection: 24c Washington single, 1862. Creator: National Bank Note Company

24c Washington single, 1862. Creator: National Bank Note Company
24c Washington single, 1862. Unused; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 24c Declaration of Independence re-issue single, 1875. Creator

24c Declaration of Independence re-issue single, 1875. Creator
24c Declaration of Independence re-issue single, 1875. Unused; perf 12; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial

Background imagePerforated Collection: 3c Steam Locomotive re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company

3c Steam Locomotive re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company
3c Steam Locomotive re-issue single, 1875. Unused; perf 12; re-issue of 1869; without grill; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

Background imagePerforated Collection: 24c Declaration of Independence G Grill invert error single, 1869

24c Declaration of Independence G Grill invert error single, 1869. Inverted vignette

Background imagePerforated Collection: 1c Franklin reprint single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company

1c Franklin reprint single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company
1c Franklin reprint single, 1875. Unused; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia

Background imagePerforated Collection: 24c General Winfield Scott special printing single, 1875

24c General Winfield Scott special printing single, 1875. Unused; special printing of the 1873 issue; produced by Continental Bank Note Company in 1875; Probably no more then 90 examples of this

Background imagePerforated Collection: 2c Andrew Jackson special printing single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company

2c Andrew Jackson special printing single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company
2c Andrew Jackson special printing single, 1875. Unused; special printing of 1873 issue; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

Background imagePerforated Collection: 1c Columbus in Sight of Land single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company

1c Columbus in Sight of Land single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company
1c Columbus in Sight of Land single, 1893. Mint. Design of the stamp is an engraving called " Columbus in Sight of Land" believed to be after a painting by W. H. Powell

Background imagePerforated Collection: 4c Andrew Jackson single, 1888. Creator: American Bank Note Company

4c Andrew Jackson single, 1888. Creator: American Bank Note Company
4c Andrew Jackson single, 1888. Mint; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: 1c Franklin single, 1881. Creator: American Bank Note Company

1c Franklin single, 1881. Creator: American Bank Note Company
1c Franklin single, 1881. Mint; perf 12

Background imagePerforated Collection: St. Johns wort, St. Johns wort or St. Johns wort officinal - Perforated St

St. Johns wort, St. Johns wort or St. Johns wort officinal - Perforated St. Johns wort, Hypericum perforatum
FLO4603807 St. Johns wort, St. Johns wort or St. Johns wort officinal - Perforated St. Johns wort, Hypericum perforatum. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by




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"Exploring the Intricate World of Perforated: From Money to Artifacts" Discover the fascinating world of "perforated, " where intricate patterns and designs take center stage across various objects throughout history. Money has always played a significant role in society, and the art of perforation found its way into currency as well. The Penny Red postage stamp from 1841, created by Perkins, Bacon & Co. , showcases delicate perforations that not only added beauty but also deterred counterfeiters. In fashion, the 1920s saw a trend of elegance with a model wearing an embroidered jacket made wool net fabric. The matching pochette completed her ensemble with exquisite craftsmanship. Artifacts also bear witness to the mastery of perforation. A vase decorated with a human head reflects the creativity and skill of Zapotec culture in ceramics. Similarly, King James II's casque features cheek pieces and a steel visor adorned with thistles meticulously crafted through perforation techniques. Even everyday items embraced this artistic technique. A horse muzzle dating back to 1570 showcases how even functional objects were transformed into works of art using perforated steel. Nature itself boasts examples like yellow flowered St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum, whose petals reveal tiny holes that add charm to its already vibrant appearance. Moving beyond traditional materials, creators experimented with new mediums for their craft. Augustine Haugland's tin lantern from 1937 demonstrates how light dances through intricate patterns when illuminated from within. Dorothea A. Farrington's yard lantern further exemplifies how artists harnessed both functionality and aesthetics through carefully designed openings that cast enchanting shadows on surrounding surfaces. Perforation was not limited to decorative purposes alone; it served practical functions too. An Amlash strainer from Marlik in northern Iranian Gilan mountains showcased pottery skills while allowing liquids to pass effortlessly through its small holes.