Wedding Roses Forever Stamps 2011

Design Story:

Although modern couples plan weddings that reflect each person’s individuality. roses have remained a bridal tradition throughout many generations. Many people feel nothing conveys love better than a rose.
 
Suitors introduced the rose as a symbol of love in the Victorian Era. Strict rules of conduct made it impossible for smitten young men to express their emotions verbally. A “language of flowers” developed. which allowed lovers to communicate sentiments by the type. color. and number of flowers they gave one another.

 
The gift of red roses is a declaration of love. while pink roses convey sweetness. grace. and poetic romance. White roses carried on a bride’s wedding day signify eternal love. purity. and innocence.
 
According to tradition. long-stemmed roses are an expression of love and devotion. They represent love that is deep and long-lasting. Because the number twelve represents a complete cycle. a dozen roses are the symbol of complete love. Since there are 24 hours in a day. two dozen roses signify complete devotion each moment of every day.
 
Regardless of the color or number. a bouquet of roses is a special way to send a message of love.



Product Specs：

Issue:Wedding Roses
 
Item Number:575900
 
Denomination & Type of Issue:First-Class Forever Special
 
Format:Pane of 20 (one design)
 
Series:Weddings
 
Issue Date & City:April 21. 2011. Washington. DC 20066 (No Ceremony)
 
Designer:Ethel Kessler. Bethesda. MD
 
Art Director:Ethel Kessler. Bethesda. MD
 
Typographer:Ethel Kessler. Bethesda. MD
 
Artist:Renee Comet. Washington. DC
 
Modeler:Donald Woo
 
Manufacturing Process:Offset/Microprint “USPS”
 
Engraver:N/A
 
Printer:Banknote Corporation of America. Inc./SSP
 
Printed at:Browns Summit. NC
 
Press Type:Alprinta. 74
 
Stamps per Pane:20
 
Print Quantity:300 million stamps
 
Paper Type:Phosphor Tagged. Overall
 
Adhesive Type:Pressure-sensitive
 
Processed at:Unique Binders. Fredericksburg. VA
 
Colors:Cyan. Magenta. Yellow. Black.
PMS 874 (Gold)
 
Stamp Orientation:Horizontal
 
Image Area (w x h):1.03 x .75in./26.16 x 19.05 mm
 
Overall Size (w x h):1.19 x .91 in./30.23 x 23.11 mm
 
Full Pane Size (w x h):5.76 x 5.55 in./146.30 x 140.97 mm
 
Plate Size:200 stamps per revolution
 
Plate Numbers:“S” followed by five (5) single digits
 
Plate block numbers in four corners
 
© 2010 USPS • USPS logo • Plate position diagram • Barcode (575900) in four corners



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