Edmonia Lewis Stamps 2023 First-Class Forever Postage Stamps 100pcs

Description: 20 stamps/page * 5 pages. You got 100 stamps in total. Background:WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the life and legacy of Edmonia Lewis . the first African American and Native American sculptor to earn international recognition . as the 45th honoree in the Black Heritage Stamp series during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. “Edmonia Lewis was a woman of great courage . talent and perseverance who broke through gender . race and class barriers .” said Dr. Joshua D. Colin . the Postal Service's chief retail and delivery officer . who served as the dedicating official. “The Postal Service is proud to honor this great American sculptor with a beautiful commemorative Forever stamp.” Joining Colin to dedicate the stamp were artist Alex Bostic; Stephanie Stebich . director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum; Karen Lemmey . curator of sculpture at the Smithsonian American Art Museum; Lisa Farrington . director of the How