✅ SOLVED Not a "whats-it" but a "whos-it"

[Blacksheep]

Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

Posting here in hopes of finding info on this item. The 3 cent Moina Michael first-day issue is not difficult to find but more the significance
of the sig/autograph that's included.

It does appear to be a gift to a friend but "why", it seems odd to me that a gift to a friend would be autographed?

I tried several different searches but nothing that would explain any significance. The name in question is " Lillian Hogarth Everett", I did find that she may indeed, still be alive and possible recent marriage of a grand daughter, other than that..nothing.

Appreciate any thoughts/assistance.

EDIT: This is framed/matted using uv blocking glass and acid free matting/paper, not cheap to do)

 

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[Woodland Detectors]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"


Hey You guys!

Just want to say hello and to let you know we have colored tokens coming!

I can't help with the signature.
It looks like a good mystery to me!
Hug the family for us.

Mike, Maggie and Samantha

 

[Blacksheep]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

Hey You guys!

Just want to say hello and to let you know we have colored tokens coming!

I can't help with the signature.
It looks like a good mystery to me!
Hug the family for us.

Mike, Maggie and Samantha

Mike my friend, always good to hear from you (and see pics of Samantha)!

Wish we could have helped more with the prizes/tokens. Mystery yes, a very strange one.

Hugs all around.

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

I found this marriage announcement 11/24/1940 Augusta Chronicle -

It just hit me that it reads she was head of the art department at Georgia State Teacher's College. Give that Moina Michael was from Georgia perhaps when the decision was made to honor her with a stamp after her death in 1944 they chose Lillian Hogarth Everett to design it?

 

[Blacksheep]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

I found this marriage announcement 11/24/1940 Augusta Chronicle -

It just hit me that it reads she was head of the art department at Georgia State Teacher's College. Give that Moina Michael was from Georgia perhaps when the decision was made to honor her with a stamp after her death in 1944 they chose Lillian Hogarth Everett to design it?

Very good question, one which I did investigate without success. I appreciate your time/effort!

EDIT: Penned on the back is "First day of issue: Moina Michael 3c U.S. postage stamp: Athens, Ga, Nov 9, 9 a.m. 1948"

 

[chipveres]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

Bramblefind has an excellent suggestion, but it does not seem to be true. According to this site:
www.1847usa.com/identify/YearSets/1948PartII.htm

the designer of the stamp was a Mr. McCloskey.

Chip V.

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

Thanks for finding that Chip. I tried a few times last night but I wasn't able to get the info.

...back to square one...

 

[Dano Sverige]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

Maybe she was just good at expensively framing items for friends.She may have sent a different one every xmas or something?

 

[Blacksheep]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

Maybe she was just good at expensively framing items for friends.She may have sent a different one every xmas or something?

Possibly, still it would seem somewhat "odd". I did try one long shot, I popped an email to a possible family member but I wont be holding my breath for a response.

Appreciate everybodies help!

 

[Blacksheep]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

BUMP:

One last shot at this one, then allow it to slide into the abyss.

(Never did get a response to the email)

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

There must be some importance in this stamp to the people receiving this gift. Possibly a relative died in WWI.


In 1915, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields," Moina Michael replied with her own poem:

We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.


She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. Later a Madam Guerin from France was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started by Ms.Michael and when she returned to France, made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned children and widowed women. This tradition spread to other countries. In 1921, the Franco-American Children's League sold poppies nationally to benefit war orphans of France and Belgium. The League disbanded a year later and Madam Guerin approached the VFW for help. Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans' organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their "Buddy" Poppy program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. In 1948 the US Post Office honored Ms Michael for her role in founding the National Poppy movement by issuing a red 3 cent postage stamp with her likeness on it.

http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html


...but then again maybe Mabel and Ray are just stamp collectors.

 

[Blacksheep]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

There must be some importance in this stamp to the people receiving this gift. Possibly a relative died in WWI.


In 1915, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields," Moina Michael replied with her own poem:

We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.


She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. Later a Madam Guerin from France was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started by Ms.Michael and when she returned to France, made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned children and widowed women. This tradition spread to other countries. In 1921, the Franco-American Children's League sold poppies nationally to benefit war orphans of France and Belgium. The League disbanded a year later and Madam Guerin approached the VFW for help. Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans' organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their "Buddy" Poppy program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. In 1948 the US Post Office honored Ms Michael for her role in founding the National Poppy movement by issuing a red 3 cent postage stamp with her likeness on it.

http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html


...but then again maybe Mabel and Ray are just stamp collectors.

Could be something that simple or maybe Mabel and Ray were stamp vendor "groupies" ?

Maybe I'll add this one to Hunters treasure chest and let him ponder it when he's old enough. I do appreciate all the responses, thanks!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

You really need to find out the connection before selling it because it will increase the value. I agree that its unusual to sign a gift this way. I feel that someone (the giver or receiver of the gift)has a connection to that plate block or what it represents.

How do you know its first day issue? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postage_stamp_block

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

The price of stamps right now are way down but it goes in cycles. Heres a plate block on eBay. I cant believe how close it is to the serial number. It may have been purchased at the same post office.



http://cgi.ebay.com/977-PBL4-Plate-23965-UL-Moina-Michael-/260605133218

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

Heres the plate block # 23966. Is this a coincidence? ...or is it a clue to the saving of these plate blocks? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350271247537 I would send an email asking the sellers where, when and how they obtained these. They must have been sold by the same post office or more likely the same dealer.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

Heres the #23967! and you have the #23968. This is too much to be pure coincidence. I dont have time right now so Ill leave it to you to figure it out lol. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350164372099

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350164372099 This is too weird. What are the odds?

They may have all been sold at the same time or the same event or promotion.

 

[Blacksheep]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

Heres the #23967! and you have the #23968. This is too much to be pure coincidence. I dont have time right now so Ill leave it to you to figure it out lol. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350164372099

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350164372099 This is too weird. What are the odds?

They may have all been sold at the same time or the same event or promotion.

WOW! That is bizarre! Damn good eye BCH!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

Just checking to see where were at with this one.

Hope you are well guys!
Mike, Maggie and Samantha

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

Heres the #23967! and you have the #23968. This is too much to be pure coincidence. I dont have time right now so Ill leave it to you to figure it out lol. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350164372099

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350164372099 This is too weird. What are the odds?

They may have all been sold at the same time or the same event or promotion.

WOW! That is bizarre! Damn good eye BCH!

It gets even more bizarre. Here is the exact stamp sheet but the opposite corner. Seller in Covington, Indiana. I would ask him how he obtained this. Btw where did you obtain this frame? http://cgi.ebay.com/Moina-Michael-f...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c12e1c39f

#23968.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Not a "whats-it" but a "who's-it"

There must be a connection, besides the fact that in 1948 they once touched each other in mint sheets.

None of the others are in frames. At least I havent found any yet. They are owned by sellers from Covington, Indiana to Manassas, Virginia, from San Jose, California up to Yakima, Washington and yours in Wisconsin. What is the connection?

Solve the connection may solve the mystery gift.