This ArtCraft official first day cover features the 1978 block of four 13¢ Folk Art: Quilts stamps issued March 8 in Charleston, West Virginia. The se-tenant stamps display colorful traditional quilt patterns representing American folk art heritage.
Quilting has long been a cherished domestic craft in the United States, passed down through generations and often reflecting regional styles and family histories. By the late 1970s, renewed interest in Americana and traditional crafts brought these designs to national attention on postage.
The left-side cachet illustration depicts a woman hand-quilting in a simple domestic interior, complementing the stamp designs. ArtCraft's distinctive line drawing and typography are clearly visible, along with the 1978 imprint.
A clean, well-centered Charleston, WV first-day cancel ties the block. This cover makes an attractive addition for topical collectors of folk art, textiles, or 1970s U.S. commemoratives.
