1961 Scott #1186 – 4¢ Workmen’s Compensation Law / Wisconsin Centennial

Commemorative U.S. postage stamp issued in 1961 to honor the 50th anniversary of the first successful Workmen’s Compensation Law in the United States, enacted in Wisconsin in 1911. The stamp features a symbolic scale of justice balancing a factory and a worker’s family, representing the law’s role in protecting laborers and promoting fair treatment in industrial America. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 4 cents
- Issue Year: 1961
- Scott Catalog No. 1186
- Occasion: 50th Anniversary of Workmen’s Compensation Law
- Location: Wisconsin
- Design: Scales of justice with factory and family
- Cancel Type: Black circular and wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of labor history, legal milestones, or Wisconsin-themed issues