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Thomas Chubbuck

Thomas Chubbuck (February 22, 1820 – January 10, 1888) was an American copper and steel engraver best known for designing of one of the earliest American gummed stamps, the "Brattleboro stamp", in 1846, as well as the engraver of the modern seal of Springfield, Massachusetts. While living in Boston, apprenticing as an engraver by profession and studying music as an amateur, Chubbuck met Frederick N. Palmer, then a music teacher and later postmaster of the Brattleboro, Vermont post office. After the two relocated to Brattleboro, Palmer asked Chubbuck to design a simple stamp for pre-paid postage in August 1846, Chubbuck obliged, "for the fun of the thing".

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Thomas Chubbuck

Engraving of the first meetinghouse of West Springfield, which, built in 1702, served as its church and public space during the 18th century.

Thomas Chubbuck · Account of the centennial celebration of the town of West Springfield, Mass. · Public domain

Name
Thomas Chubbuck
Born
February 22, 1820
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Died
10 January 1888
Place of death
Springfield, Massachusetts, US
Known for
Designer of "Brattleboro stamp", one of the first American gummed stamps; engraver of the Seal of Springfield, Massachusetts
Nationality
United States
Occupation
designer · engraver

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Thomas Chubbuck (February 22, 1820 – January 10, 1888) was an American copper and steel engraver best known for designing of one of the earliest American gummed stamps, the "Brattleboro stamp", in 1846, as well as the engraver of the modern seal of Springfield, Massachusetts. While living in Boston, apprenticing as an engraver by profession and studying music as an amateur, Chubbuck met Frederick N. Palmer, then a music teacher and later postmaster of the Brattleboro, Vermont post office. After the two relocated to Brattleboro, Palmer asked Chubbuck to design a simple stamp for pre-paid postage in August 1846, Chubbuck obliged, "for the fun of the thing".

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Thomas Chubbuck (1820–1888) was a designer and engraver, of American nationality. The designer was born in Boston. Works are held at Ackland Art Museum.

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