Caption
Washington Territory Centennial collage.
Number
1019
Prompt
The ship on the water sails slowly from left to right. The train emits small puffs of smoke that drift upwards. The man in the center of the image turns squarely to face the camera and crosses his arms with pride.
Body
This stamp is a visual celebration of the Washington Territory's first century. The design is a composite of images that tell the story of the territory's settlement and development. The central vignette of a pioneer family looking out over a vast landscape speaks to the spirit of westward expansion. Surrounding this are depictions of key industries that shaped the state's economy: logging, shipping, and farming. The inclusion of a map of the original territory provides historical context, reminding viewers of the vast expanse of land that would eventually become the state of Washington.