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Post by hs2oca on Jun 9, 2015 1:04:37 GMT
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Jun 9, 2015 2:05:35 GMT
I have started a worldwide textile collection. Any ideas on what to add? Hi Kate, A nice start. However........... With respect, you have began a nice "Show and tell", you have the "show" but not the "tell"  Imagine a few years hence, another Lass comes along, with an interest in textiles, your thread will come across as a little bland. Share your knowledge, add some spice, tell us about the materials perhaps? the methods? even the country and the year of the stamp. Of course, it is not obligatory here, you do what you deem fitting, but just my suggestion to enhance and broaden your experience with Philately. There is a whole world of learning and display for you, It's early days and you'll soon learn more, perhaps even have a Phialatelic display of the history of textiles. Example: you could have a page of the African Mollusc shell, that gave the Romans their Official purple, etc etc The most amazing thing you'll learn, it will suddenly become the parameters are unending, the things you will cover in the story. Enjoy the ride. Tip: There exists a specialist information centre on Thematics, called the ATA -American Topical Association, no doubt, they will have a vast checklist on stamps covering Textiles. You may wish to chase that up one day. |
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zipper
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What I collect: Classic GB, QV, France Ceres/Napoleon, Classic U.S., Cinderella & Poster Stamps
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Post by zipper on Jun 9, 2015 2:40:22 GMT
So glad you joined. The people here are remarkable! This is my favorite forum!
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Post by hs2oca on Jun 9, 2015 2:42:49 GMT
Thanks Rod. I'm Jean, not Kate...though I do have a daughter named Kate...well, Katrina actually. Argh! posted too soon. Wanted to add I do not know much about the stamps other than what is evident from looking at them. They were recent gifts, except for the overstamped Canadian textile ones, and I realize I have to do some research (okay, a lot!). Thank-you for the suggested of the American Topical Association. I'm assuming they take memberships from around the world (ie. out of USA)? Never mind...I'll check their site. I can add that the Canadian Textile Industry stamps are number O38 in the Unitrade Canadian catalogue. I am assuming that is a Scott number. I do not have catalogues to look up the other stamps. Will have to borrow some from the library. Zipper, thanks for your welcome. |
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tomiseksj
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What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Jun 9, 2015 11:35:12 GMT
Hi Jean, I'll keep a lookout for textile-related stamps as I work through my collection. Here is a site on your topical that might be of interest to you. The US has issued several textile-related stamps...below are a few from the American Folk Art series: Scott 1748a; Quilts, multicolored, perf. 11, tagged, designed by Christopher Pullman, issued March 8, 1978.  Scott 2238a; Navajo art (handmade blankets), multicolored, perf. 11, tagged, designed by Derry Noyes, issued September 4, 1986.  Scott 2354a; Lacemaking, ultra & white, perf. 11, tagged, designed by Libby Thiel, issued August 14, 1987.  |
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firstfrog2013
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jun 9, 2015 13:01:35 GMT
Jean,On my next trip to moms I'll check to see if she still has her older catalogs about.My sister replaces them for her about every five years.If I find them I'll let you know.In my world that's recycling.They won't be new but they could be yours.
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Post by hs2oca on Jun 9, 2015 15:25:26 GMT
Frog, it depends where you live and what shipping is like? Not sure, but I'd love some catalogues, even old ones! Steve, those are exactly the type of stamps I'm after! Thank-you for such lovely clear images. And thanks for the link. I'm there now and it looks like a good site. I think I know what I'll be doing today. |
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Ryan
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What I collect: If I have a catalogue for it, I collect it. And I have many catalogues ....
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Post by Ryan on Jun 9, 2015 17:33:08 GMT
The American Topical Association publishes checklists for hundreds of different topics, available to ATA members only. They also publish "lists of lists", showing which topics they have available and how many stamps are listed in each topic (their checklists cost 1 penny per stamp listed, so a list with 300 stamps would cost $3). If you look under the Culture section and the Art subsection, they have many subtopics listed under Textiles. Some may be of direct interest, like Spinning Wheels (I wonder if they include Indian flag stamps there) or Weaving. Some are a bit out in left field, like Clothing / Fashion. But it does appear that there is a lot for you to collect! ATA list of topicsRyan |
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Post by hs2oca on Jun 9, 2015 19:37:47 GMT
Thanks Ryan. Sounds like the membership is well worth it. I'll be contacting them then. |
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firstfrog2013
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jun 9, 2015 21:44:08 GMT
hs2oca (jean) If mom still has them I'll get them to ya no problem.I am almost solo trying to keep the USPS solvent. Besides can't think of better way to put things like that to further use.
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Post by irishjack on Jun 9, 2015 22:29:38 GMT
hs2oca (jean) If mom still has them I'll get them to ya no problem.I am almost solo trying to keep the USPS solvent. Besides can't think of better way to put things like that to further use. We have a great tradition of giving here. |
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Post by hs2oca on Jun 10, 2015 1:53:32 GMT
Thanks Frog! I'd love them if she still has them. I feel like I'm flying blind here sometimes.  |
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Post by hs2oca on Jun 10, 2015 2:18:52 GMT
A question...I have to ask because someone else brought it to my attention elsewhere...what did the textile industry have to do with winning the war? I remember vaguely someone telling me about the German soldiers freezing due to inadequate clothing and footwear, but nothing per se about the role of the textile industry in the war. Can anyone explain it or direct me to a resource?
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Jun 10, 2015 6:06:47 GMT
A question...I have to ask because someone else brought it to my attention elsewhere...what did the textile industry have to do with winning the war? I remember vaguely someone telling me about the German soldiers freezing due to inadequate clothing and footwear, but nothing per se about the role of the textile industry in the war. Can anyone explain it or direct me to a resource? Could it be Nylon ? www.chemheritage.org/discover/media/magazine/articles/26-3-nylon-a-revolution-in-textiles.aspx |
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Jun 10, 2015 6:17:09 GMT
1982 Stanley Gibbons #1195 Bent perfs from a badly positioned during the stamp press.  Postmark "Stamp Collecting The world's greatest Hobby." The red and blue blocks of colour on Airmail Envelopes are called "Chevrons"  |
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Post by jimjung on Jun 10, 2015 10:57:31 GMT
Don't forget these from Canada. 1993 strip of 5. I think these also came in a Booklet which I don't have right now. But you can have these for Face Value plus 85c postage to SASK. Moderator: Please use either PM or the Forum's BST section (upon member eligibility) for any sales or trades.
Sorry - still a newb here - Jim |
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Jun 10, 2015 11:21:21 GMT
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Post by hs2oca on Jun 10, 2015 15:44:31 GMT
Rod, I bet it was nylon. Thanks for the link. Also, cool stamp, despite the heavy cancel! Jim, I already have that series of stamps from Canada. Though I will be looking for it in complete booklet form eventually. |
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reena
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Post by reena on Jun 10, 2015 20:09:11 GMT
Rod, I'm looking more at the postmark than the stamp with the chevron's. "WORLDS GREATEST HOBBY". Very nice.
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Post by hs2oca on Jun 10, 2015 20:31:20 GMT
I hadn't noticed the Reena. That's cool! Nice postmark.
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Post by hs2oca on Jun 10, 2015 21:40:55 GMT
Hey Ron, I received that British Textile stamp in the mail today, along with the rest of the set...MNH. Lovely looking stamps! |
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Jun 10, 2015 23:52:12 GMT
Rod, I'm looking more at the postmark than the stamp with the chevron's. "WORLDS GREATEST HOBBY". Very nice. Yes Reena two covers with the complete Slogan GB  US  |
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Jun 11, 2015 0:26:10 GMT
China Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan 1977 40 fen Textiles  |
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Jun 11, 2015 0:33:18 GMT
Textiles Gandhi Spinning. India Aerogramme Air Mail livery chevrons Gandhi Centenary  |
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Jun 11, 2015 0:40:34 GMT
Textiles North Vietnam 1974 "3 responsibilities" Women's movement 12 Xu Lass at the loom  |
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Post by hs2oca on Jun 11, 2015 15:46:31 GMT
Rod, nice stamps and postmarks! I joined the American Topical Association yesterday and talked to Vera. Nice lady. Ordered some textile lists as well. Waiting for them to arrive. She was going to get them to me yesterday but must have gotten busy. I don't see them in my inbox yet. Jean |
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Post by hs2oca on Jun 12, 2015 0:29:39 GMT
Okay. I played with my scanner. The largest I could scan it was 600 dpi without getting a dialog box telling me I had to turn off "Skew Document", whatever that is, or reduce resolution or scale of the image. So I took the scan and put it into my photo editing program (PSE), enlarged it as big as I could without losing definition, and looked at the sucker through my 10x magnifier. I cannot find any engraver's mistakes in the lower left corner block. And I cannot see double lines that would indicate re-entry, but I do see thick lines that might be double lines if zoomed in on further. This is the lower left stamp of the lower left block.  |
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Jun 12, 2015 0:36:10 GMT
Rod, nice stamps and postmarks! I joined the American Topical Association yesterday and talked to Vera. Nice lady. Ordered some textile lists as well. Waiting for them to arrive. She was going to get them to me yesterday but must have gotten busy. I don't see them in my inbox yet. Jean Hi Jean, you are the first collector, I've known on a forum, to actually join ATA. Please pass on your experience with them over the coming weeks, shall be interesting. |
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Post by hs2oca on Jun 12, 2015 0:57:58 GMT
Mmm...I had to join to get the detailed listings of the stamps in my subject area. I'm not a stamp club member yet, and have to wait till fall to become one. Our memberships here run from September to September. I'm not sure the club has access to the ATA lists anyways.
Be that as it may, Vera did say she'd have them out to me by last evening and I've yet to receive them. I'm hoping she's just a busy lady.
I was told it would take one to two weeks to process my credit card information. Apparently not too many people pay that way. They have it set up for Paypal, but I am unhappy with Paypal at the moment, as I prefer to use my card and they insist on taking money direct from my bank account.
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tomiseksj
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What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Jun 12, 2015 2:07:43 GMT
...They have it set up for Paypal, but I am unhappy with Paypal at the moment, as I prefer to use my card and they insist on taking money direct from my bank account. The default payment method after drawing down on any Paypal balance is to take the funds from the linked bank account. However, you can change the method to draw from a credit card account that you have on file. |
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