First Day Cover Honoring Rachel Carson, May 28, 1981
THF288059 / First Day Cover Honoring Rachel Carson, May 28, 1981
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Artifact Overview
Marine biologist Rachel Carson helped spark the environmental movements of the 1960s with her book Silent Spring. It described how widespread pesticide use, in particular DDT, was harming and killing birds and other animals as well as threatening the health of humans. Her book helped the general population understand the interconnected nature of ecosystems and how localized polluting affects larger natural systems.
Artifact Details
Artifact
First day cover
Date Made
28 May 1981
Subject Date
28 May 1981
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2003.3.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 3.625 in
Width: 6.5 in
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