This First Day Cover bears the 13¢ American Homemaker stamp issued February 2, 1976, in Biloxi, Mississippi. The cachet illustrates a colonial-era spinning wheel, tying the issue to the nation’s Bicentennial celebrations.
The stamp honors the essential contributions of American homemakers across two centuries. In the 1970s, postal authorities used the Bicentennial series to recognize everyday citizens—particularly women—whose domestic labor supported the Revolutionary generation and helped build the young republic.
A notable detail is the stamp’s green circular design, which reproduces a traditional quilt-block motif, linking the issue to American folk art and textile traditions. The Biloxi postmark and “FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” handstamp confirm its official status.
In fine condition with a crisp cachet and clear cancel, this cover makes an attractive addition to Bicentennial or women’s-history collections.
