Correction: Charles and Ray Eames Stamps Publicity Kit
The Charles and Ray Eames Stamps Publicity Kit in Postal Bulletin 22233 (5-22-08, pages 5–23), failed to indicate that Eames furniture designs and the associated Eames trademark are the property of Herman Miller, Inc.
When referencing the Stacking Chairs, Wire-Base Table, Eames Storage Unit, Aluminum Group Chair, Molded Plywood Chair, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, and Wire Mesh Chair stamp subjects, please include the following:
*Eames furniture designs and the associated Eames trademark are the property of Herman Miller, Inc.
This language is also added to the Media Advisory and News Release, which are republished on pages 91–93.
— Media Relations, Public Affairs and Communications, 6-19-08
Media Advisory
Media Advisory
[Local Designers, Distinguished Guests, Educators]
Celebrate Legacy of Charles and Ray Eames
EVENT: The U.S. Postal Service® teams up with [fill in names of organizations or partner] for a [celebration/dedication/panel discussion] of the Charles and Ray Eames stamps. [Change or add to this information if your event is different, but keep it short.]
WHO: [List of key Postal Service™ officials and any well-known special guests participating and/or attending event.]
WHAT: [Describe what makes the event newsworthy — list any entertainment, refreshments, sales, etc.]
WHEN: [Insert hour, day, date.]
WHERE: [Insert exact event location and parking information.]
BACKGROUND: With these 16 stamps, the Postal Service honors the creativity and vision of designers Charles and Ray Eames. Perhaps best known for their furniture, they used new materials and technology to create high-quality products that addressed everyday problems and made modern design available to the American public.
The objects that appear on the stamps were selected from among hundreds of items created by the designers and represent the breadth of their extraordinary body of creative work, including:
- Christmas Card — Charles and Ray Eames delighted friends and family during the holiday season with Christmas cards they designed. The photograph they used in 1944 displays their affection and sense of humor. Ray holds an ornament above Charles’s head. Behind them stands one of a number of molded plywood sculptures they created during the 1940s.
- Stacking Chairs — Introduced in 1955, these stacking chairs feature single-shell seats made of plastic that comfortably support the body. Available in a variety of colors, the chairs are noted for their versatility. The simple design allows them to be stacked for storage or linked together in horizontal rows—a useful solution for temporary seating in public places.
(Note: Eames furniture designs and the associated Eames trademark are the property of Herman Miller, Inc.)
- Case Study House #8 — Case Study House #8 was completed in 1949 as part of a program to create affordable homes out of materials and technology developed during World War II. Located in Pacific Palisades, California, the house is composed of two two-story structures made of steel and glass and connected by an open court. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006.
To obtain high-resolution images of the Charles and Ray Eames stamps, e-mail michael.p.woods@usps.gov.
CONTACT: [List area Public Affairs and Communications representative or postmaster’s name and phone number.]
An independent federal agency, the U.S. Postal Service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation — 146 million homes and businesses. It has 37,000 retail locations and relies on the sale of postage, products and services — not tax dollars — to pay for operating expenses. The Postal Service has annual revenue of $75 billion and delivers nearly half the world’s mail.
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Fill-in News Release
Contact: [Name] Tel [Telephone #]
E-mail [E-mail]
Fill-in News Release
Postal Service Celebrates Modern Design with new Charles and Ray Eames Stamps
[City, State] — In recognition of the extraordinary contributions of design duo Charles and Ray Eames, the Postal Service™ and [insert name of partners] will collaborate to celebrate the release of the Charles and Ray Eames stamps [when].
Perhaps best known for their furniture, the designers used new materials and technology to create high-quality products that addressed everyday problems and made modern design, including the molded plywood chair, available to the American public.
The [event/ceremony] will be held [insert title of event] on [exact date] at the [insert exact time of event] on [insert date] at the [insert name of Post Office, museum, gallery, university, etc., where event will be held].
[Insert quote from Postal Service unveiling official; e.g., “The Charles and Ray Eames stamps recognize their contribution to the world of modern design and their mantra of approaching life with a sense of wonder and creativity.”]
[Insert quote from partner organization or host site representatives.]
The 16 stamps in the pane were selected from among hundred of items created by Charles and Ray Eames and represent the breadth of their extraordinary body of creative work that reflected the nation’s youthful and inventive outlook after World War II, included furniture, architecture, films and exhibits:
- Christmas Card — Charles and Ray Eames delighted friends and family during the holiday season with Christmas cards they designed themselves. The photograph they used in 1944 displays their affection and playful sense of humor. Ray holds an ornament above Charles’s head. Behind them stands one of a number of molded plywood sculptures they created during the 1940s.
- Stacking Chairs — Introduced in 1955, these stacking chairs feature single-shell seats made of plastic that comfortably support the body. Available in a variety of colors, the chairs are noted for their versatility. The simple design allows them to be stacked for storage or linked together in horizontal rows, a useful solution for temporary seating in public places.
(Note: Eames furniture designs and the associated Eames trademark are the property of Herman Miller, Inc.)
- Case Study House #8 — Case Study House #8 was completed in 1949 as part of a program to create affordable homes out of materials and technology developed during World War II. Located in Pacific Palisades, California, the house is composed of two two-story structures made of steel and glass and connected by an open court. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006.
The Charles and Ray Eames stamps will be officially dedicated at the Eames Office in Santa Monica, California, on June 17, on what would have been Charles’ 100th birthday.
To obtain high-resolution images of the Charles and Ray Eames stamps, e-mail michael.p.woods@usps.gov.
An independent federal agency, the U.S. Postal Service® is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation — 146 million homes and businesses. It has 37,000 retail locations and relies on the sale of postage, products and services — not tax dollars — to pay for operating expenses. The Postal Service has annual revenue of $75 billion and delivers nearly half the world’s mail.
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Note: Headquarters will write a national release that also can be used and localized for events.
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U.S. Flag at Half-Staff
How to Display
Displaying the U.S. flag at half-staff means lowering the flag to half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff.
Specific Dates
Display the U.S. flag at half-staff on the following days each year:
Note 1: When May 15, which is the date for Peace Officers Memorial Day, falls on the third Saturday in May, which is the date for Armed Forces Day, display the U.S. flag in the full-staff position, not at half-staff.
Note 2: On the last Monday in May, when Memorial Day is observed, display the flag at half-staff from sunrise, or the hour at which you raise it, until noon, and then hoist it to the peak of the staff, until the time of closing or no later than sunset.
POW-MIA Flag
How to Display
In relation to the U.S. flag, display the POW-MIA flag (and any other flag) as follows:
When flying the U.S. flag at half-staff, fly the POW-MIA flag (and any other flags) at half-staff also.
Specific Dates
Display the POW-MIA flag on the following days each year:
If any of these days fall on a nonbusiness day, display the POW-MIA flag on the last business day before the designated day.
For more detailed information about flying the U.S. flag and the POW-MIA flag, see the following parts in the Administrative Support Manual (ASM):
— Communication Integration, Public Affairs and Communications, 6-19-08
