This ArtCraft First Day Cover features the 1977 Skilled Hands for Independence block of four 13¢ stamps, postmarked in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 4, 1977. The stamps depict four essential colonial trades: the Seamstress, the Blacksmith, the Wheelwright, and the Leatherworker.
Issued during the American Bicentennial era, the stamps honor the skilled craftsmen whose work supported the fight for independence in 1777. These everyday trades supplied clothing, tools, transportation, and equipment vital to the Continental Army and the young nation.
The colorful ArtCraft cachet illustrates each trade alongside the stamps, with the title “Skilled Hands for Independence—1777” prominently displayed. The official first-day cancel ties the cover directly to the July 4 issuance date.
A strong addition for collectors of American Revolution topicals, Bicentennial issues, or ArtCraft cachets, this cover displays fresh colors and a clear postmark.
