Eames Stamps

5POSTAL BULLETIN 22233 (5-22-08)CHARLES AND RAY EAMES STAMPS PUBLICITY KIT

Charles and Ray Eames Stamps Publicity Kit

OverviewIn June the Postal Service™ will dedicate a pane of 16

stamps to honor designers Charles and Ray Eames. Perhaps best known for their furniture, they were husband and wife as well as design partners. Their extraordinary body of creative work — reflecting the nation’s youthful and inventive outlook after World War II — also included architecture, films and exhibits. The Eameses used new materials and technology to create high-quality products that addressed everyday problems and made modern design, including the molded plywood chair, available to the American public.

The Eames stamps will be dedicated June 17 at the Eames Office in Santa Monica, California. A special unveil-ing ceremony will take place the week prior at the NeoCon design conference in Chicago, Illinois, where 50,000 people are expected to attend. Information on the stamps will be included in the daily conference newsletter, and those attending will have the opportunity to pre-order stamps.

These colorful and provocative stamps provide the Postal Service with an opportunity to educate the public about elements of modern design as well as reach out to the design community by staging local dedication events and other activities that bring together postal representatives, designers, art design students and other stakeholders.

This publicity kit contains material designed to help you develop, plan and implement local events:

Suggested publicity ideas for developing local stamp events.

Background information on Charles and Ray Eames and the 16 stamps.

Fill-in news release for Eames events.

A list of museums with collections that feature the Eames’ work.

A list of Herman-Miller galleries where Eames furniture can be found.

Sample media advisory.

Public Affairs and Communications (PAC) contacts.

Please use this publicity kit to help develop and plan your stamp dedication events. Be sure to contact your PAC field representative early in the planning process. The field managers listed on page 6 can assist you in maximizing your publicity opportunities.

Suggested Publicity Ideas for Stamp Dedication Events and Related Activities

There are many opportunities available for promoting the Charles and Ray Eames stamps, particularly the design community, including art design students, educators and other postal stakeholders.

Nationally, PAC has worked with the Eames Office and Herman Miller galleries to identify museums and galleries where Eames work can be found. If there are museums or Herman Miller galleries near you, please involve them in your planning process.

To schedule an event in a museum, start first with the PR contact on the list included in this kit. Ask if tick-ets could be made available to attendees to tour the museum as part of the event.

The Eames stamps provide an opportunity for out-reach to local colleges and university art design departments. Contact the dean of the art department and ask to meet with him/her to discuss the Charles and Ray Eames stamps. Ask if the art department is interested in hosting an on-campus event that brings working designers and art design students together. Suggest a mix-and-mingle format and schedule the event at a time that will maximize news coverage potential. Don’t forget the student newspaper to promote the event. This event might include an intro-duction of the stamp designs by the postmaster, along with a panel discussion of modern design with local artists and educators serving as panelists.

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Sponsor or host a design challenge for students at the local high school, community college or art school to draw/sketch/create and photograph an original piece. Turn the winning design into a piece of customized postage that the school or local Post Office™ could sell. The winning design also could be turned into a premium postcard or greeting card through the CardStore at www.usps.com.

There has been tremendous interest in USPS Art Director and Designer Derry Noyes who designed the Eames stamps and knew the designers personally. She is available for media interviews upon request. If a media outlet is interested in interviewing Ms. Noyes, please contact Michael Woods ([email protected], 202-268-7236).

Form an event team consisting of the local postmaster, customer relations coordinator and district Marketing staff, and PAC representative.

Order stamp enlargements or framed stamp art and lapel pins for the event, and determine if the local Post Office is interested in making the stamps avail-able for sale at the event.

Field Public Affairs and Communications Managers

Once an event is scheduled, please contact Michael Woods ([email protected], 202-268-7236) who is coordinating Eames events nationwide.

Capital Metro: Deborah Yackley, 301-548-1465, [email protected].

Eastern: Paul Smith, 215-931-5054, [email protected].

Great Lakes: James Mruk, 630-539-6565, [email protected].

New York Metro: Monica Hand, 212-330-3118, [email protected].

Northeast: Debra Hawkins, 860-285-7265, [email protected].

Pacific: Don Smeraldi, 858-674-3149, [email protected].

Southeast: Larry Dingman (Acting), 901-747-7544, [email protected].

Southwest: Luis Casanova, 214-819-8748, [email protected].

Western: Teresa Rudkin (Acting), 303-313-5128, [email protected].

Charles and Ray Eames Stamps Backgrounder

In June, the Postal Service will dedicate a pane of 16 stamps to honor designers Charles and Ray Eames. Perhaps best known for their furniture, they were husband and wife as well as design partners. Their extraordinary body of creative work — reflecting the nation’s youthful and inventive outlook after World War II — also included architecture, films and exhibits. The Eameses used new materials and technology to create high-quality products that addressed everyday problems and made modern design including molded plywood chairs available to the American public.

Charles Ormond Eames, Jr., was born in St. Louis, Missouri, June 17, 1907. He studied architecture briefly at Washington University in St. Louis. He worked as an archi-tect before joining the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, in 1938, first as a student, and then as an instructor and administrator. Bernice Alexandra Kaiser was born on December 15, 1912, in Sacramento, California. She studied abstract painting in New York City, where she was nicknamed “Ray” before leaving Manhattan for the Cranbrook Academy in 1940. (She officially changed her name to Ray in 1954.)

When Charles and Ray met in 1940, they realized that they shared a strong belief in the philosophy that design could improve modern living. They quickly formed an artis-tic partnership that transcended both architecture and painting and was distinguished by a fascination with struc-ture, science and technology, as well as a keen design sen-sibility and eye for detail. According to their grandson, Eames Demetrios, it was “a meeting of minds as well as of hearts”. They married in June 1941 and moved to Los Angeles the following month, eager to continue their design experiments in a region known for its technological innova-tion. Two years later, they established what would become


“The Office of Charles and Ray Eames”. Located in a large warehouse in Venice, California, the Eames Office (as it is more commonly known) was the center of Eames design ingenuity for more than 40 years.

One of their most popular designs was the molded plywood chair. Introduced in 1946, the chair was mass-produced using a method for bending or molding plywood that the Eameses had developed during the 1940s. The molded plywood chair was affordable, comfortable and could be used in virtually any setting, qualities inherent in most pieces of Eames furniture. In the years that followed, Charles and Ray created other attractive and durable pieces, and they pioneered the use of plastic, aluminum and wire mesh in modern furniture. By 1978, they had put more than 40 designs into production, including sofas, tables, storage units and airport seating.

The design duo demonstrated that innovations made by wartime industries could also be adapted for residential architecture. In 1949, the Eames Office completed its design of Case Study House #8. Located in Pacific Palisades, California, the house was erected quickly using prefabricated parts available at much lower cost than tradi-tional wood. It was part of a program developed by Arts & Architecture magazine to create single-family homes from materials and technologies developed during World War II. The award-winning design was praised around the world for its beauty and harmony with the surrounding environ-ment, and it confirmed that modern architecture could be both attractive and affordable. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in September 2006.

Interested in images as an effective means of communi-cation, Charles and Ray Eames began making slide shows and short films in the 1950s. In 1959, they produced Glimpses of the USA, a multi-screen presentation that featured a collage of images of the United States during a typical day. The film, which emphasized the beauty in the similarities and differences between peoples, was shown to great acclaim at a public exhibition in Moscow. Other films, such as Tops (1969) and Powers of Ten (1977), imag-inatively merged art and science for a popular audience. The couple made more than 125 films between 1950 and 1978. They also designed more than 10 richly detailed museum exhibits about science, technology, history and other cultures.

According to Charles Eames, he and Ray believed that the role of the designer is essentially that of a good host, anticipating the needs of the guest. Today most of their furniture and many of their products are still being made and can be found in private homes and public spaces across the country. More importantly, Charles and Ray Eames lived as they worked, devoting their days and nights to sharing their sense of wonder and encouraging all of us to live creatively.

Charles Eames died in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 21, 1978. Ray died in Los Angeles, California, on the same day in 1988.

About the StampsThe objects that appear on the stamps were selected

from hundreds of items created by Charles and Ray Eames and represent the breadth of their extraordinary body of creative work.

Christmas CardCharles and Ray Eames delighted friends and family

during the holiday season with Christmas cards they designed themselves. The photograph they used in 1944 displays their affection and playful sense of humor. Ray mischievously holds an ornament above Charles’ head. Behind them stands one of a number of molded plywood sculptures they created during the 1940s.

Crosspatch Fabric Design Crosspatch is one of two fabric designs submitted by

the couple to a 1947 competition sponsored by The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The colorful rows of blocks filled with either a cross or a dot recall traditional quilt designs as well as Ray’s love of abstract art. She cre-ated the pattern in 1945.

Stacking Chairs Introduced in 1955, these stacking chairs feature single-

shell seats made of plastic that comfortably support the body. Available in a variety of colors, the chairs are noted for their versatility. The simple design allows them to be stacked for storage or linked together in horizontal rows, a useful solution for temporary seating in public places.

Case Study House #8 The house was completed in 1949 as part of a program

to create affordable homes out of materials and technology developed during World War II. Located in Pacific Palisades, California, the house is composed of two two-story structures made of steel and glass and connected by an open court. It was designated a National Historic Land-mark in 2006.

Wire-Base Table Charles and Ray Eames experimented with the use of

wire rods in furniture for several years before introducing the wire-base table in 1950. The table features a plywood top supported by two, U-shaped wire rods and steadied with metal cross-bracing. Portable and practical, the petite table was ready for use anytime, indoors or outdoors.


Lounge Chair and Ottoman A recognizable symbol of 20th-century design, the

lounge chair and ottoman modernized the traditional English armchair. Each piece is made of a molded plywood shell set atop a swivel base. Padded cushions add the “warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt” that Charles Eames was trying to achieve. The 1956 design was an instant bestseller.

Hang-It-All The Hang-It-All was designed in 1953 as an accessory

for a playroom or child’s bedroom. The whimsical piece is made of several wire rods bent into hooks and capped with colorful wooden balls. Secured to the wall, the Hang-It-All could hold just about anything a child wanted it to.

La Chaise Charles and Ray Eames submitted La Chaise to the

1948 International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design sponsored by The Museum of Modern Art in New York. The chair’s deep curves echo contemporary sculp-tures and can hold one or several people comfortably. Although only a fiberglass prototype was made at the time, La Chaise has become a design icon.

Tops The designers used their own collection of tops to make

this 1969 film. Without narration or text, Tops explores the physical and artistic beauty of a simple children’s toy. For 7 minutes and 15 seconds, more than 100 tops from around the world dance and whirl across the screen to a score composed by Elmer Bernstein.

Wire Mesh Chair Light and easily portable, the wire mesh chair has a seat

of woven wire shaped to fit the contours of the human body. Thick wire rods form a sturdy base. Introduced by the Eames Office in 1951, it was the first piece of American furniture to receive a mechanical patent.

Magazine Cover Ray Eames created this cover for the May 1943 issue of

California Arts & Architecture, an avant-garde design mag-azine based in Los Angeles. Fresh and contemporary, the design reflects Ray’s background in abstract art as well as the magazine’s commitment to modernism. She designed more than 25 covers for the magazine during the 1940s.

House of Cards The House of Cards best demonstrates the designers’

ethos of taking pleasure seriously. Developed in 1952, the deck consists of 54 playing cards decorated with a star-burst on one side and a photograph on the other. Interlock-ing slots on the sides of each card invite children and adults

to free their imaginations and build whatever their hearts desire.

Molded Plywood Sculpture During the 1940s, Charles and Ray Eames experi-

mented with a method for molding or bending pieces of wood in different directions. This abstract plywood sculp-ture was one of many they created as they experimented with the process. Once they had perfected the method, they used it to produce durable furniture made of molded wood.

Eames Storage Unit Charles and Ray Eames introduced the Eames Storage

Unit (ESU) in 1950 as a sleek and practical solution to home and office organization. Not only was the ESU affordable, it was also customizable. The components of this modular cabinet, made of chrome-plated steel and plywood, were available in a variety of standard heights, widths and colors.

Aluminum Group Chair The Aluminum Group Chair offered an affordable option

for those seeking high-quality indoor-outdoor seating for the home or office. The fabric of the chair’s sling seat is stretched around the frame, making it sturdy and comfort-able. Introduced by the Eames Office in 1958, the Alumi-num Group collection also includes tables and an ottoman.

Molded Plywood Chair The molded plywood chair was affordable, comfortable

and could be used in virtually any setting, qualities inherent in most pieces of Eames furniture. It was also one of the Eameses’ most popular designs. Introduced in 1946, the chair was mass-produced using a method for bending or molding plywood that they had developed during the 1940s.


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Fill-in News ReleasePostal Service Celebrates Modern Design with new Charles and Ray Eames Stamps

[City, State] — In recognition of the extraordinary contributions of design duo Charles and Ray Eames, the Postal Service™ and [insert name of partners] will collaborate to celebrate the release of the Charles and Ray Eames stamps [When].

Perhaps best known for their furniture, the designers used new materials and technology to create high-quality products that addressed everyday problems and made modern design, including the molded plywood chair, available to the American public.

The [event/ceremony] will be held [insert title of event] on [exact date] at the [insert exact time of event] on [insert date] at the [insert name of Post Office, museum, gallery, university, etc., where event will be held].

[Insert quote from Postal Service unveiling official; e.g., “The Charles and Ray Eames stamps recognize their contribution to the world of modern design and their mantra of approaching life with a sense of wonder and creativity.”]

[Insert quote from partner organization or host site representatives.]

The 16 stamps in the pane were selected from among hundred of items created by Charles and Ray Eames and represent the breadth of their extraordinary body of creative work that reflected the nation’s youthful and inventive outlook after World War II, included furniture, architecture, films and exhibits:

Christmas Card — Charles and Ray Eames delighted friends and family during the holiday season with Christmas cards they designed themselves. The photograph they used in 1944 displays their affection and playful sense of humor. Ray holds an orna-ment above Charles’s head. Behind them stands one of a number of molded plywood sculptures they created during the 1940s.

Stacking Chairs — Introduced in 1955, these stacking chairs feature single-shell seats made of plastic that comfortably support the body. Available in a variety of col-ors, the chairs are noted for their versatility. The simple design allows them to be stacked for storage or linked together in horizontal rows, a useful solution for tempo-rary seating in public places.

Case Study House #8 — Case Study House #8 was completed in 1949 as part of a program to create affordable homes out of materials and technology developed dur-ing World War II. Located in Pacific Palisades, California, the house is composed of two two-story structures made of steel and glass and connected by an open court. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006.

The Charles and Ray Eames stamps will be officially dedicated at the Eames Office in Santa Monica, California, on June 17, on what would have been Charles’ 100th birthday.

To obtain high-resolution images of the Charles and Ray Eames stamps, e-mail [email protected].

An independent federal agency, the U.S. Postal Service® is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation — 146 million homes and businesses. It has 37,000 retail locations and relies on the sale of postage, products and services — not tax dollars —


to pay for operating expenses. The Postal Service has annual revenue of $75 billion and delivers nearly half the world’s mail.

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Note: Headquarters will write a national release that also can be used and localized for events.


Media Advisory[Local Designers, Distinguished Guests, Educators]

Celebrate Legacy of Charles and Ray Eames

EVENT: The U.S. Postal Service® teams up with [fill in names of organizations or partner] for a [celebration/dedication/panel discussion] of the Charles and Ray Eames stamps. [Change or add to this information if your event is different, but keep it short.]

WHO: [List of key Postal Service™ officials and any well-known special guests participating and/or attending event]

WHAT: [Describe what makes the event newsworthy — list any entertainment, refreshments, sales, etc.]

WHEN: [Insert hour, day, date]

WHERE: [Insert exact event location and parking information.]

BACKGROUND: With these 16 stamps, the Postal Service honors the creativity and vision of designers Charles and Ray Eames. Perhaps best known for their furniture, they used new materials and technology to create high-quality products that addressed everyday problems and made modern design available to the American public.

The objects that appear on the stamps were selected from among hundreds of items created by the designers and represent the breadth of their extraordinary body of creative work, including:

Christmas Card — Charles and Ray Eames delighted friends and family during the holiday season with Christmas cards they designed. The photograph they used in 1944 displays their affection and sense of humor. Ray holds an ornament above Charles’s head. Behind them stands one of a number of molded plywood sculptures they created during the 1940s.

Stacking Chairs — Introduced in 1955, these stacking chairs feature single-shell seats made of plastic that comfortably support the body. Available in a variety of colors, the chairs are noted for their versatility. The simple design allows them to be stacked for storage or linked together in horizontal rows—a useful solution for temporary seating in public places.

Case Study House #8 — Case Study House #8 was completed in 1949 as part of a program to create affordable homes out of materials and technology developed during World War II. Located in Pacific Palisades, California, the house is composed of two two-story structures made of steel and glass and connected by an open court. It was designated a National His-toric Landmark in 2006.

To obtain high-resolution images of the Charles and Ray Eames stamps, e-mail [email protected].

CONTACT: [List area Public Affairs and Communications representative or postmaster’s name and phone number.]

An independent federal agency, the U.S. Postal Service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation — 146 million homes and businesses. It has 37,000 retail locations and relies on the sale of postage, products and services — not tax dollars — to pay for operating expenses. The Postal Service has annual revenue of $75 billion and delivers nearly half the world’s mail.

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Museums Featuring Eames’ WorkCalifornia

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco/De Young, California Robin Wander, Media Relations Officer 415-750-2604

Los Angeles County Art Museum, California 323-857-6000 [email protected]

Oakland Museum of California, California Elizabeth Whipple 510-238-4740 [email protected]

Orange County Museum of Art, California Chivan Wang, Director of Communications 949-759-1122 ext. 205 [email protected]

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, California Libby Garrison, Public Relations Manager 415-357-4177 [email protected]

University of California, Berkeley and Pacific Film Archives, California BAM Programs: Jonathan L. Knapp, Publicity Coordinator 510-642-8691 [email protected]

University Art Museum, University of California, Santa Barbara, California Media inquiries: 805-893-2951 or

805-893-4608 [email protected]

Colorado

Denver Art Museum, Colorado Andrea K. Fulton / Kristy Bassuener 720-913-0116 / 0115 [email protected] [email protected]

Connecticut

Yale University Art Gallery, Connecticut Ana Davis, Associate Director of Public Information 203-432-0611 [email protected].

Florida

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Miami Beach, Florida Linda Richardson 860-838-4020

Wolfsonian- Florida Int’l University, Florida Joel Hollander, External Relations 305-535-2624 [email protected]

Georgia

High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia Cassandra Champion Streich, Senior Manager of Public Relations 404-733-4436 [email protected]

Illinois

Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois Erin Hogan, Director of Public Affairs 312-443-3664 [email protected]

Indiana

Ball State University Museum, Muncie, Indiana (No Media Representative) Peter Blume, Director of Museum of Art 765-285-3373 [email protected]

Massachusetts

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts Amelia Carignan 617-369-3447 [email protected]

Michigan

Public Museum of Grand Rapids, Michigan Rebecca Westphal [email protected]

Grand Rapids Art Museum, Michigan Kerri VanderHoff 616-831-2914 [email protected]

Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan Kate Storey 313-982-6124 [email protected]

Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Felicia Molnar 248-645-3329 [email protected]

Minnesota

Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota Reid Selisker, Public Relations Coordinator 612-375-7650 [email protected]


Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minnesota Tammy Pleshek 612-870-3171 [email protected]

Lynette Nyman 612-870-3173 [email protected]

Anne-Marie Wagener 612-870-3280 [email protected]

Missouri

St. Louis Art Museum, Missouri Kendra Baker 314-721-0072 [email protected]

New Jersey

Newark Museum, New Jersey Jerry Enis, Herbert George Associates 732-446-5400 [email protected]

New York

Brooklyn Museum, New York Adam Husted, Media Relations Manager 718-501-6331 [email protected]

Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, New York 212-849-8420 [email protected]

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 212-570-3951 [email protected]

Museum of American Art, New York [email protected]

Whitney Museum of American Art, New York Stephen Soba or Leily Soleimani 212-570-3633

North Carolina

Mint Museum, Charlotte, North Carolina Elizabeth Isenhour, Public Relations Manager 704-337-2009 [email protected]

Ohio

Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio Jim Kopniske, Assistant Director of Communications 216-707-2261 [email protected]

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Director, Special Events 215-684-7311

Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Media Relations 412-688-8690

Rhode Island

Rhode Island School of Design Museum, Rhode Island Pamela Kimel, Special Events 401-454-6505 [email protected]

Texas

Dallas Historical Society, Texas Pam Lane 214-421-4500 ext.101 [email protected]

Dallas Museum of Art, Texas Jill Bernstein, Director of Public Relations 214-922-1802 [email protected]

Herman-Miller Galleries with Eames’ FurnitureArizona

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California

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Colorado

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Connecticut

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73POSTAL BULLETIN 22233 (5-22-08)INFORMATION DESK

Stamp Announcement 08-25: Charles and Ray Eames

On June 17, 2008, in Santa Monica, California, the Postal Service™ will issue 42-cent commemorative stamps Charles and Ray Eames in 16 designs in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) commemorative sheet of 16 (Item 463000). Designed by Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, the stamps go on sale nationwide June 17, 2008.

Honoring the husband-and-wife design team of Charles and Ray Eames, this commemorative sheet of 16 stamps represents the breadth of their extraordinary body of cre-ative work, which includes architecture, furniture, film and exhibits.

How to Order First Day of Issue PostmarkCustomers have 60 days to obtain the first day of issue

postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office™, at The Postal Store® Web site at www.usps.com/shop, or by calling 800-STAMP-24. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice,

address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

CHARLES + RAY EAMES STAMPS POSTMASTER (ADDRESS INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUB-LISHING)

After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by August 16, 2008.

How to Order First Day CoversStamp Fulfillment Services also offers first day covers

for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-STAMP-24 or writing to:

INFORMATION FULFILLMENT DEPT 6270 US POSTAL SERVICE PO BOX 219014 KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014

Copyright USPS 2007

www.usps.com/shop

74 POSTAL BULLETIN 22233 (5-22-08) INFORMATION DESK

Philatelic ProductsThere are four philatelic products available for this

stamp issue:

Item 463062, First Day Cover (Full Pane), $9.22.

Item 463064, First Day Cancelled (Full Pane), $9.22.

Item 463091, Ceremony Program, $6.95.

Item 463093, First Day Cover Keepsake, $15.94.

Items with an asterisk (*) will use the 128 barcode from Stamp Fulfillment Services. All other philatelic products will continue to use barcode series A, with the exception of the Yearbook and the Guide Book.

Distribution: Item 463000, $6.72, Charles and Ray Eames PSA Commemorative Sheet of 16 Stamps

Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive approxi-mately 20 percent to 25 percent of their standard automatic distribution quantity for a PSA sheet stamp. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (2,000 commemorative sheets/32,000 stamps).

Initial Supply to Post OfficesSDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to

Post Offices of one-fifth their standard automatic distribu-tion quantity using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. SDOs must not distribute this commemorative sheet to Post Offices before June 11, 2008.

Additional SupplyPost Offices requiring additional stamps must requisi-

tion Item 463000 must from their designated SDO using PS Form 17.

There will be no additional quantities of Item 463000 available at accountable paper depositories (APDs) for ful-filling supplemental orders from SDOs.

Sales PolicyAll Post Offices must acquire and maintain a supply of

each new commemorative stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures. The Item 463000, $6.72 Charles + Ray Eames PSA Commemorative Sheet may notbe split, and the stamps may not be sold individually.

— Stamp Services, Government Relations, 5-22-08

Issue: Charles + Ray EamesItem Number: 463000Denomination &

Type of Issue: 42-cent Commemorative

Format: Pane of 16 (16 designs)Series: N/AIssue Date & City: June 17, 2008,

Santa Monica, CA 90401Designer: Derry Noyes, Washington, DCArt Director: Derry Noyes, Washington, DCTypographer: Derry Noyes, Washington, DCEngraver: Keating GravureModeler: Avery Dennison, SPDManufacturing Process: GravurePrinter: Avery Dennison (AVR)Printed at: Clinton, SCPress Type: Dia Nippon Kiko (DNK)Stamps per Pane: 16Print Quantity: 24 million stampsPaper Type: Nonphosphored, Type IIIAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitiveProcessed at: AVR, Clinton, SCColors: PMS 2645 (Purple), PMS 8 (Cool

Gray), PMS 7451 (Blue), Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black

Stamp Orientation: HorizontalImage Area (w x h): 1.42 x 1.09 in./36.07 x 27.56 mmOverall Size (w x h): 1.56 x 1.23 in./39.62 x 31.12 mmFull Pane Size (w x h): 7.25 x 7.13 in./184.15 x 180.98 mmPlate Size: 160 stamps per revolution plate

numbersPlate Numbers: “V” followed by seven (7) single

digitsMarginal Markings:

Front: Special artwork on red background “CHARLES + RAY EAMES” • Plate numbers in 4 corners of pane • Caption: “Architecture, Furniture, Film, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Sculpture, Toys, Exhibits” at bottom of pane

Back: © 2007 USPS • USPS Logo • Barcodes (463000) in 2 positions • Price “.42 x 16 = $6.72” • Proprietary notice • Biographical paragraph on Charles and Ray Eames • Descriptive paragraph about each stamp design

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