Delivering History (Ben Franklin)
13" x 19"
acrylic/stamps on board
SOLD
Collaborative painting by Dana Ellyn & Matt Sesow.
Created to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service (July 26, 1775–2025), this painting layers Benjamin Franklin’s likeness — the first Postmaster General — with vintage postage history. Collaged within the portrait are the 1947 3¢ “U.S. Postage Stamp Centenary” and the 1940 National Defense Issue stamps. Paired with Franklin’s quote “Well done is better than well said,” the piece celebrates a legacy of communication, resilience, and innovation.
See below for images of stamps used on this painting.
(left to right):
Set of three 1940 U.S. National Defense Issue stamps that were issued by the United States during World War II and are part of a series that showcases military and war-related themes.
'Centenary' 3 cent 1947 issue U.S. stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of the United States postage stamp. Portraits of George Washington (left) and Benjamin Franklin (right) are the same portraits as were used on the first stamp issued in 1847.
