1980 Frances Perkins Stamp – 15¢ Used – Labor Reformer – Scott #1821 – USPS

This 15¢ U.S. commemorative postage stamp was issued in 1980 to honor Frances Perkins (1880–1965), the first woman to serve in a U.S. Presidential cabinet. Appointed Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Perkins was a driving force behind landmark legislation including the Social Security Act of 1935 and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Printed in Prussian blue ink, the stamp features a dignified portrait and is cataloged as Scott #1821. This used example is ideal for collectors of labor history, women’s milestones, and political heritage.
Features:
- Year: 1980
- Denomination: 15¢
- Subject: Frances Perkins – U.S. Secretary of Labor
- Scott #: 1821
- Color: Prussian blue
- Condition: Used/postmarked
- Format: Single stamp with perforated edges
- Use: Collectible, historical, philatelic interest